Yup-I am an old hippie who swore by the original Whole Earth Catalog, built a house into a sloped facing S/SW (awning to shade in the summer) cooked from Diet for a Small Planet, baked all our bread, composted and reused everything. So, here I am today-all those things served me well. And, now modern conservation technology (very expensive, I might add) is thwarting my abilities to continue my old-school ways and enjoy the warmth of the sun!
------ Sara Mattes > On Feb 27, 2023, at 4:53 PM, Andy Bennett <[email protected]> wrote: > > You are in line with classic passive strategies where window/door coverings > (low tech) or building architecture (roof overhangs, solar shading fins, site > orientation, etc) allow maximum solar in winter and less exposure in summer. > > -Andy > B E N N E T T > > > > > On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 4:47 PM Sara Mattes <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> Thanks Andy, >> I have spoken with all the usual suspects-all those manufactures reps and >> distributors. >> The bottom line, to date, is that there seems to be a huge trade-off in >> holding in heat, and allowing in sun for warmth. >> The loser in this is the solar gain. >> >> My old-school approach has been to have blinds open when there is sun, and >> closed when there is not-works pretty well. >> The house is 70-72 degrees inside when the sun shines, regardless of how >> cold outside. >> >> It would be nice to know that I can update my windows and sliders without >> losing all that wonderful warmth/free heat we now enjoy. >> >> Sara >> >> >> >> >> ------ >> Sara Mattes >> >> >> >> >>> On Feb 27, 2023, at 4:33 PM, Andy Bennett <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> The development of solar control glazing is constantly changing due to the >>> ever evolving energy conservation codes. The most recent double-glazed IGUs >>> (Insulated Glazing Units) use a low-e (low emissivity) coating to moderate >>> thermal radiation gains and losses. The typical cold climate unit places >>> the low-e coating on the 2nd surface, there are four surfaces in a >>> double-glazed IGU with surface 1 being the outermost or outside exterior >>> face and surface 4 being the innermost or inside interior face. Recent >>> advances are looking at further improvements in solar gain without the loss >>> of interior heat during cold months by combining low-e coating on surface 2 >>> (typical) and surface 4 (new and improved). Here's a link to help explain >>> Thermal Insulation (pilkington.com) >>> <https://www.pilkington.com/en/us/products/product-categories/thermal-insulation> >>> >>> Residential windows and doors are a limited market for advanced glazing >>> compared to commercial, but this is changing because of the more stringent >>> building codes being enacted. Pella and Marvin are highly reputable >>> manufacturers and their local representatives can aid in addressing your >>> needs and I am confident they can address your concerns/questions. >>> >>> https://www.pella.com/performance/energy-efficiency/#glass >>> https://www.marvin.com/blog/a-guide-to-understanding-glass-performance-and-types >>> >>> <https://www.marvin.com/blog/a-guide-to-understanding-glass-performance-and-types> >>> >>> -Andy >>> B E N N E T T >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 3:25 PM Sara Mattes <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> Hi Belinda, >>>> I will not be able to attend and will look for a recording. >>>> I do have a question. >>>> My house was designed in 1978 to take advantage of solar gain through >>>> glass (double paned, unglazed), in the winter. >>>> I was unable to find replacement windows and glass doors that do not block >>>> a significant amount of solar gain/warmth in the winter. >>>> I understand the desire to block sun in the summer, but the dramatic drop >>>> off of solar gain in the winter in new windows, versus the old is marked >>>> and disappointing. >>>> >>>> Perhaps the speaker would explore this dilemma. >>>> >>>> Sara >>>> ------ >>>> Sara Mattes >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Feb 27, 2023, at 12:11 PM, Belinda Gingrich >>>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> <MW88Classic.jpeg> >>>>> >>>>> Getting to Zero Series! >>>>> #2 Windows >>>>> February 28th at 12 pm >>>>> >>>>> Does your home have leaky single pane windows? Do you wish for a clear >>>>> view of the outdoors and a fresh look for your home? Window science has >>>>> advanced and replacements to tighten up your home can make large >>>>> differences to comfort. Tax incentives are available! >>>>> >>>>> Upgrading Windows, the second presentation in the Getting to Zero series, >>>>> will be given by Patrik Muzila, President of European Architectural >>>>> Supply in Acton, and resident of Lincoln. 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