Winter 2005
Cooling Strategies, Fastening Roof Tile, How Shear Walls Work
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Soundings Cooling Strategies Q:Do radiant barriers really save energy? A: Radiant barriers typically a reflective foil on a reinforced paper backing or a foil-faced sheathing are intended to reflect radiant energy and reduce the amount of heat entering a home. The barrier's effectiveness (measured as a reduction in a home's cooling bill) depends on several factors, the first of which is climate. According to the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) at the University of Central Florida, radiant barriers make the most sense in locations in which there are 2,000 cooling degree-days or more. In more moderate climates, radiant
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