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  2. Passive solar building design - Wikipedia

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    Placement of room-types, internal doors and walls, and equipment in the house. Orienting the building to face the equator (or a few degrees to the East to capture the morning sun) [9] Extending the building dimension along the east–west axis; Adequately sizing windows to face the midday sun in the winter, and be shaded in the summer.

  3. Trombe wall - Wikipedia

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    This yields to a 77% reduction in heating load and a 70% reduction in the cost for winter heating requirements. [14] In 1974, the first example of Trombe wall system was used in the Kelbaugh House in Princeton, New Jersey. [4] The house is located along the northern boundary of the site to maximize the unshaded access to available sunlight.

  4. R-value (insulation) - Wikipedia

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    Installed faced fiberglass batt insulation with its R-value visible (R-21) [1]. The R-value is a measure of how well a two-dimensional barrier, such as a layer of insulation, a window or a complete wall or ceiling, resists the conductive [2] flow of heat, in the context of construction. [3]

  5. 10 Affordable Projects To DIY Now To Prep Your House for Winter

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    We have also found success in using window insulation kits.” Ford added that you can also get a pair of reliable insulated curtains for less than $90. Clear Sidewalks

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  7. Window security - Wikipedia

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    The term window security may refer to any of a range of measures used to avoid unauthorized access through windows, and prevent crimes such as burglary and home invasions. Window security is used in commercial and government buildings, as well as in residential settings.

  8. Housewrap - Wikipedia

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    Housewrap (or house wrap), also known by the genericized trademark homewrap (or home wrap), generally denotes a modern synthetic material used to protect buildings. Housewrap functions as a weather-resistant barrier , preventing rain or other forms of moisture from getting into the wall assembly while allowing water vapor to pass to the exterior.

  9. External wall insulation - Wikipedia

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    Types of External cromatic wall insulation systems (EWI Systems pictured above) External wall insulation systems generally comprise firstly an insulation layer (an element which helps to achieve the requisite thermal performance); and secondly,a protected weatherproof finish (usually a render, although brick slips, [3] tiles, and decorative boards can also be used).