what is R factor? how do you have UV on the windows? " g- I3 ?5 y2 k% k d! r: xChiaPet 发表于 2011-2-18 08:53
; K# ?2 y8 g, y0 O0 bR factor is used to determine insulation capability.. z0 r F! U! c( a$ _0 `8 i
) K' A% ]4 ?. [. qHere 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. ) y% O! B: H1 b$ b! z$ A3 k/ X. |! U
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.
本帖最后由 ChiaPet 于 2011-2-18 09:12 编辑 $ a' C0 z; _" T' m
R factor is used to determine insulation capability.7 ?! W* y2 E: O( X
J$ e1 Q4 Z7 m9 x4 ?* f: FHere 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.1 Z0 }: _$ P) p/ q3 q) ?
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小黄 发表于 2011-2-18 09:06
8 f9 } t3 |9 g) E. lThank you for your reply. But would sun-stop coating cost too much?
would sun-stop coating cost too much? $ V' w3 t1 E: @7 }2 vChiaPet 发表于 2011-2-18 09:09
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Ask your builder to give you an exact quote.: `2 u+ b6 E7 o& i- e, R. A0 R2 l
You don't have to upgrade all the windows. Only the important ones.
Ask your builder to give you an exact quote.9 F+ i0 V$ V! n' u
You don't have to upgrade all the windows. Only the important ones. ( B; f3 \6 P5 o9 z; k小黄 发表于 2011-2-18 09:13