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Category: Conservation

Thermal Barrier Paint By Sherwin Williams

Posted onJanuary 5, 2008November 27, 2016Authoradmin1 Comment

I’m still looking for a way to increase the energy efficiency in my attic roof-line.   Sherwin Williams has a product called E-Barrier Reflective Coating that acts as a radiant barrier to the surface it’s painted on.   Here are some specs from the site. In summer, e-Barrier reflects radiant energy from the sun In Read More …

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Sealing A Drafty Fireplace

Posted onNovember 26, 2007November 27, 2016Authoradmin22 Comments

During the inspection for air leaks in our home I came across a drafty fireplace. The previous owner put a glass door in front, but that didn’t seem to stop the draft completely. Because we won’t use the fireplaces, we have two, I decided to seal both up with rigid foam insulation. Drafty Fireplace The Read More …

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Conserving Power – Winter HVAC Action Plan

Posted onOctober 24, 2007AuthoradminLeave a comment

I want to better winterize the home. I’m going to work from the cheapest solutions to the more expensive ones. My goal is to get all of this done within a month for the first two sections. The more costly options will have to be done over a longer period so we’re paying cash for Read More …

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