The sun that shines on our world is a good, renewable, unlimited and overflowing source of energy. I can provide as much as five times the present energy requirements of planet earth. There are several ways to harness heat energy from the sun, including bio-climatic and photovoltaic transformation. The conversion of radiant heat is generated…
Month: January 2012
With currently increasing energy costs, the search is on for any type of home improvement that can save on those expenses. Proper insulation can slash heating and cooling costs by as much as 30 to 50 percent, offsetting any installation costs. Not only is this a money-saving option; it is also a shield of protection…
More often white-colored asphalt shingles change appearance from white to brown to black streaks over an extended period of time. The black staining effect has been discovered to be caused by natural pigments produce by algae. Fortunately, such discoloration doesn’t mean structural damage; however, it is an aesthetic issue and very unpleasant to the eyes…
The protection provided by a roof is paramount to a building’s structure. After the structure’s load-bearing and exterior walls are framed, the construction of the top of the building is the next task completed by a crew. A suitable design is certain required and the total design should consist of materials, the building process and…
Water leaking is very annoying because of its ultimate damaging effect. Left unattended, this can lead to serious destruction of the structural integrity of the house as well as threaten the safety and health of building residents. Such an event must be promptly addressed by inspecting for signs or evidence of water penetration such as…
Research is done regularly to try to discover ways to convert a particular raw element a useable ingredient that can be used for a greener and cleaner environment. One of the breakthrough concepts in the roofing industry is the creation of photovoltaic cells to capture heat energy from the sun; this converts the power of…