Glass block was widely used in art deco styles, and has been used for over four decades in commercial/industrial applications as well. DIY'ers can create privacy, yet allow in light with glass block windows that are not complex styles. Add inspirational style to your home with glass or acrylic block installations.
Glass block windows and acrylic block windows can be a challenge to install. Contact these companies for information and installation advisories. Visit a local distributor to review all the marvelous choices available to you.
Glass block windows can add pizazz in a variety of ways to your home. Block the gaze of passers-by and yet let in light with block windows. Or try installing glass block windows in your shower or a wet bar. Use your imagination and create interesting, practical accents in your home with glass or acrylic block windows.
Low-e glass will not protect your furnishings from fading. You need a special window film that blocks UV radiation.
Air conditioners remove humidity to keep us cool. An air conditioning unit that is too large or too small will fail to keep us comfortable. Heat gain helps determine the correct air conditioner size. Take note of these tips to keep heat out of your home, make less work for your air conditioner, and retain more money in your pocket.
These publications on air conditioning heat gain calculations will provide a solid base for informed questions to your HVAC contractor and enhance your ability to spot the real pros!
A HVAC, or climate control system, makes your home comfortable by removing humidity. Your HVAC unit must run long enough to dry and cool the air. Get your HVAC sized correctly. Too large a unit will not run long enough to remove the proper humidity, while a too-small unit is unable to cool and dry enough moisture from the air.
Window boxes are a delightful accent to the exterior of a home. Copper window boxes are very popular and fiberglass ones are maintenance-free. If you purchase the right kind of window box, you do not need to install special flashing around or under the window sill.
OSB or oriented strand board is made with special glues that can take getting wet repeatedly. Check to make sure it is in good shape, dry it out and then use it.
Humidity and temperature are correlated. Turn down your humidifier output as the outside temperature drops, or expect condensation problems. Too little humidity causes static electricity and a drag on fuel bills, but too much can cause damage.
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