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The main reasons are they help insulate the house and reduce heat loss therefore saving energy. They also help with sound insulation.
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Does the sims 3 on wii have an upstairs in the houses?
Yes, some houses do have an upstairs. For some of the houses though, you have to pay to upgrade to 2 levels.
Can you play Windows 7 games on Windows 8?
some games
Which companies will buy houses for cash?
There are many companies that would purchase houses for cash. Some of these companies would include "Cash Home Buyers", "I Buy Houses" or "We Buy Houses".
Words containing double h?
Some words with a double 'h' are:bathhousefishhookhitchhikerhighhandedroughhewnroughhouseshhwithhold
Words that have double n in them?
Some double N words are:announceannoyannexanniversaryantennaannualbandannabannerbanningbeginningbonnetbunnycanneryconnectcannibalcanningcannoncannulacayennechannelconnoteconnoisseurcunningdinnerdisconnectevennessfanningfennelflannelfunnelfunnygrannygrinninghennainninnateinnerinningjuliennekennelmannersmanningmannishmayonnaisenannyninnynunneryopennesspanningpennantpennypinnaclepinningplanningquestionnairereconnectroadrunnerrunningrunnyscanningskinnysonnetspinningstunningsunnytanningtennistunneltyrannyuncannyunnerveunnoticedwinningwinnowzinnia
Double glazed windows help heat to stay in by?
Removing draughts Lowering the conduction across the window glass surfaces (the air gap acts as a thermal insulator) Some double glazed windows have coating that reflect infrared light back into the room.
What are some characteristics of eco friendly homes?
Eco friendly homes are generally designed to be environmentally friendly. Accordingly, they usually have energy efficient lighting, double glazed windows and other features which require reduced maintenance.
Why is it not sensible to have double glazing fitted unless your windows need replacing?
Who said it's not sensible and why? It depends what you have now, why and want you want to change to? In general, new windows containing double glazed sealed units (eg with a gap of 10-24mm between the panes and the space filled with Argon) perform better then secondary double glazing which is basically an additional pane of glass added on the inside. That might be a reason to replace. However adding secondary double glazing is cheaper than replacing the whole window. In some cases it's possible to replace the existing single pane with a double glazed sealed unit. If the windows are relatively well sealed and in good condition I would look at this possibility before considering secondary glazing. However it's not allways possible to do this due to the design of the window, in particular the depth of the rebate the glass sits in. It's quite common to do this where the windows have some historic or architectural merit or where they match other houses in the street and can't be replaced like with like. I can't really improve on this answer without knowing a bit more about the context of the question.
How can homes be heated?
houses lose heat in lots of different ways. here are some of the ways... windows: if windows are not double glazed heat can escape through the glass. literally! If windows are left open heat can escape through there Door: if you like to leave your door open sometimes then that is letting all the air out that you actually want Roof: Insulation is a very good idea if its done right. if its not done right then it wont work at all. if it is done right then its a good way of keeping heat in thanks
What can you put on the windows to keep them from fogging?
You will always produce some moisture in the air from cooking and showering. When the moisture comes in contact with the cold single paned glass it condenses into moisture droplets.The only thing I can think of that is practical to solve the problem would be to install storm windows. Ideally double glazed windows would be the most energy efficient answer but also the most expensive.
Are wood windows good?
In 1964 we bought this house new with wooden window frames in it. It had single glazing .After a number of years the joints started flexing allowing water to get in causing them to rot. I maintained them as long as I could then had new frames in that could hold double glazing. However, double glazed panels are not guaranteed in wooden frames because the glass sits onto the wood which causes the seals to become damaged allowing moisture to get in which in turn causes misting up.If you want wooden frames put some spacers under the double glazed glass when you fix them in
Why are some windows pames made of frosted glass?
because then it can be used in ginger bread houses
What do houses in uae look like?
difficult question as there are plenty of different styles of house in the UAE. One big thing is that most houses in the middle east do not have sloped roofs with tiles, they all tend to be flat concreted roof's. the flat roofs are normally lined with stones as insulation against the heat. traditional houses are very plain, squat square buildings. some of the older houses have wind towers which are physical structures which are used to cool the interior of the house by capturing and directing the little air movement that there is through the buildings (also to expel hot air through the "chimney effect"). most houses are precast concrete and have double glazed windows to reduce the amount of sunlight that enters. in earlier times the house were built from mud brick and clay. as there is normally plenty of money in the UAE, modern houses are very lavish and ostentatious.
In a Pilgrims house what are the windows mde out of?
The first winter, December 1620, they managed to build some timber and clapboard houses from materials found on the land. The first dwellings did not have glazed windows until glass was imported. Most 'window' were small openings with shutters that could be closed. See the photos on the link below. Note how tiny the window openings are.
Can someone give me some information on inserting storm windows?
The custom made, double glazed, interior panel air seals and insulates the existing window and creates a vapor barrier which stops condensation, the leading cause of peeling paint, rotting woodwork, and mold. AEPs can bring an old, leaky window to an Energy Star level of efficiency and retain the architectural character of historic windows
Are glazed donuts filled inside?
not most, but some are.
How does double glazing work?
Double Glazing Stops Conduction and Convection but not radiation because you can see through glass: Double glazing keeps your house at a constant temperature because there is a vacuum in between two layers of glass. There is no air or particles of any kind in a vacuum, so heat cannot be conducted through it. Therefore the heat inside the building cannot be lost to outside, and vice versa. Windows are designed to let in light, while blocking air and objects from entering the house. In addition, windows provide some insulation, but not much. Windows are only a few millimeters thick, and heat can easily flow through them, making it more expensive to heat and cool your house. Double glazed windows are designed to let light through while blocking the movement of heat, turning your windows into good insulators.
