Green solar gain Questions

Does anyone have experience with Earthwise vinyl windows? We're building on a budget and our builder suggests their triple-glazed product.

— Lisa Carey-Moore Baldwinsville, NY

Florian Speier

Answered by Florian Speier

Zeitgeist Sustainable Residential Design

January 13, 2011

Our new cabin is 38' long facing south to Lake Superior. We want to see EVERYTHING and maximize solar gain. How mch is too much glass?

— Bob Skow Saint Cloud, MN

Answered by Danny Kelly on October 19, 2011

I live on the 28th floor in Manhattan and have double-glazed windows that face south. Which film would best preserve view, cut heat/glare?

— Vera New York, NY

Answered by Jason Kliwinski on April 4, 2011

Does anyone have experience with Earthwise vinyl windows? We're building on a budget and our builder suggests their triple-glazed product.

— Lisa Carey-Moore Baldwinsville, NY

Answered by Florian Speier on January 13, 2011

I have five 4x6 sheets of old solar panel glass. What can I do with them to heat my house?

— Lynn Jackson Carson City, NV

Answered by Randy Potter on October 10, 2010

I need to replace the patio doors on the south side of my house. What type of glass would you recommend?

— Bill Lewis Mansfield, MA

Answered by Florian Speier on October 1, 2010

Are skylights a good idea? My partner says it will admit too much heat in the summer.

— sara Akron, OH

Answered by Harris Woodward on August 3, 2010

I have a sun room that faces east in northern Maryland. I would like to improve its energy performance. What should I do first?

— Dave on the Bay Chesapeake City, MD

Answered by Paula Zimin on June 29, 2010

I'm interested in solar window film and I'm not sure which product to use. Solar Guard film (with metals) or 3M Prestige (no metals)?

— Susan Martinez Clifton, NJ

Answered by Florian Speier on June 21, 2010

I am trying to research, compare and decide the most energy efficient product for all my windows: solar screens vs. solar film?

— Robert Sherrow Flower Mound, TX

Answered by Florian Speier on June 4, 2010

I am a renter. Besides replacing my windows, what other options do I have to make my existing windows more energy efficient?

— Michael Scott Phoenix, AZ

Answered by Kati Curtis, LEED AP ID&C, CID on April 6, 2010

 

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