conserving energy, insulation, nanotechnology, designers
As the colder weather approaches we are all thinking of ways to save energy and at the same time enjoy a comfortable home during the winter months. I came across an article at the Energy Times Newsletter that I think will help you save some of your energy costs.
I read that by brushing a thin coating of a very special material onto the house, inside or outside, it is like adding many inches of extra insulation without having to get into your wall or attic.
Fortunately for us there is an innovative company that has a a paint-on coating that is clear as well as an insulation, so you get to experience comfort all with the stroke of a brush. Using this product on your hot water or boiler pipes can lock in heat to save you money.
This company also has coatings for roofs to reflect the hot sun away or, to keep the heat in during the winter months. To learn more about this promising, and innovative technology click: nanotechnology
Excerpt from Masonry Edge Magazine:
"A challenge in reusing old masonry
buildings is dealing with the energy envelope. Owners and designers love
the interior appearance of the old, raw common brick walls. The typical
wall is three solid widths of brick thick, with no cavity for
insulation to be injected. Infiltration can be addressed with various
coatings, but until recently nothing could be done about thermal
transmission.
Nanotechnology is a field that has
shown tremendous promise in the area of materials science. The
nanoparticles can be suspended in a low VOC medium and applied much like
a paint."
Hope this information helps
Marsha Anderson
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