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Close Drapes During Summer: During
the hot part of the day in the summer, close the drapes and blinds on
the windows where the sun "beats in" to minimize the heat gain.
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Double-Glazed Windows: 10
to 25 percent of your central heat is lost through the windows.
Installing double-glazed windows to minimize heat loss. The cost of
double-glazing may vary from a cheap and temporary method to complete
windows and frames.
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Insulated Windows: When
designing a new home or remodeling an existing one, place large
insulated windows on the south walls with a heat-absorbing slab, to keep
your home warm in the winter.
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Low-e Windows: In
colder climates, select windows that are gas filled and have
low-emissivity (low-e) coatings on the glass to reduce heat loss.
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Open Drapes During Winter: During
daylight hours in the winter, open all the drapes and blinds on
south-facing windows to gain maximum heat through the windows.
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Passive Solar Heating: When buying a home, select one with the main living area facing south to make the most of passive solar heating in the winter.
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Protective Overhangs: Design protective overhangs on the west walls to reduce cooling costs in the summer.
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Reflective Window: Reflective window film can help reduce heat gain during the summer and it will protect your furniture and carpet.
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Selective Coating Windows: In warmer climates, select windows with spectrally selective coatings to reduce heat gain and save energy.
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Single-Pane Windows: Replace
single-pane windows with double-pane windows with low-emissivity
(low-e) glass and vinyl frames to reduce heat transfer and filter out
ultraviolet light.
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Solar Heating Effect: Keep plants and trees trimmed away from south-facing windows to get the maximum solar heating effect.
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Storm Windows: Installing storm windows can reduce heat loss through windows by 25 to 50 percent.
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Window Blinds at Night: Close all the window blinds and drapes at night to reduce heat loss through the windows.
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