what is R factor? how do you have UV on the windows? % p( ~+ m& d [9 D% q3 xChiaPet 发表于 2011-2-18 08:53
8 a+ e: b& i" Z+ @9 S7 \% a( t0 uR factor is used to determine insulation capability.! e( a% w" X7 R
- X" i: i6 `# w/ c( HHere in Canada, walls are well over R20. So, even if the exterior walls are hot under sunlight, it won't really affect interior living space.+ [ v& j" o6 x0 y: W" T2 P
& ?& H- _( a! N1 ` ^" v0 cHowever, windows have lower R factors and allow UV radiation (and radiation of other frequency) to enter the house. So, it's best to upgrade your windows, if radiation (i.e. sunlight) is a potential problem. Typically, you can upgrade your windows to triple pane, with sun-stop coatings on both sides.
R factor is used to determine insulation capability. 1 g- M' W. Q. W& }3 }5 ?/ G9 n* D0 k) _# H& L6 ]( q
Here in Canada, walls are well over R20. So, even if the exterior walls are hot under sunlight, it won't really affect interior living space.; i/ L' W2 L5 o2 g8 H
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: z5 y% e' r6 t* [. S& q( p) sThank you for your reply. But would sun-stop coating cost too much?
would sun-stop coating cost too much? " Y, x" L0 X: W5 P% F2 E1 K) kChiaPet 发表于 2011-2-18 09:09
/ U& s! Z) T7 p2 M2 g ~* b6 L- dAsk your builder to give you an exact quote." I, @, Q7 ?) o4 T
You don't have to upgrade all the windows. Only the important ones.
Ask your builder to give you an exact quote. - t+ B0 x; D8 T7 BYou don't have to upgrade all the windows. Only the important ones. . w; r# o1 q! Z. S小黄 发表于 2011-2-18 09:13