what is R factor? how do you have UV on the windows?8 L) C- b5 X5 S+ b& |" B3 M* V
ChiaPet 发表于 2011-2-18 08:53
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R factor is used to determine insulation capability. * J8 C1 {6 T: R$ x4 ]( y* e; z& i8 M2 c
Here 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. $ u& O6 R6 t1 k; e * J- }3 W7 e) C; R& ]0 Q5 g9 q GHowever, 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.
R factor is used to determine insulation capability. ; U* E* \" q; K1 C$ [1 h, O ! D0 @& {) B6 M T. sHere 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. 2 r) V: S# t7 h1 c1 e5 @) [ ... / h) R9 ?8 H# V6 F7 n) {2 h! c小黄 发表于 2011-2-18 09:06
9 a4 t1 [! ^9 E0 }! c5 PThank you for your reply. But would sun-stop coating cost too much?
would sun-stop coating cost too much? : P' A+ N& i1 yChiaPet 发表于 2011-2-18 09:09
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Ask your builder to give you an exact quote. 3 V! q1 h- D& V+ Z+ [You don't have to upgrade all the windows. Only the important ones.
Ask your builder to give you an exact quote. ( a7 F0 ^& o& M/ y1 cYou don't have to upgrade all the windows. Only the important ones.' _2 y2 C7 U( l2 w+ b
小黄 发表于 2011-2-18 09:13