what is R factor? how do you have UV on the windows? " e" ]7 Y" H. {1 N% yChiaPet 发表于 2011-2-18 08:53
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R factor is used to determine insulation capability.0 B# Z) C% p6 H7 b9 F
2 P w& L' G% Y: q3 C) t6 YHere 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. 9 g4 \% F5 R% d$ q/ F" B! T3 A: \$ T
However, 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.
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R factor is used to determine insulation capability.1 m: Z$ h: B/ S. _, E' R
& R- A# ~# z6 _3 W8 yHere 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.5 a1 a$ X! l# p7 ^. x, k5 Y
... ' J' h L" G* ?+ `9 S4 {) a9 a小黄 发表于 2011-2-18 09:06
5 U( w' }0 \% uThank you for your reply. But would sun-stop coating cost too much?
would sun-stop coating cost too much? 3 q3 L! D7 c# I$ t# eChiaPet 发表于 2011-2-18 09:09
8 O1 L# W. m& s- O$ }# ?Ask your builder to give you an exact quote. % A' m9 H. D3 G) l& \% KYou don't have to upgrade all the windows. Only the important ones.
Ask your builder to give you an exact quote." R8 m+ b& f3 G+ I
You don't have to upgrade all the windows. Only the important ones. % B5 x5 T; r, a1 D小黄 发表于 2011-2-18 09:13