Low-E windows
-clear coat of metallic oxide which keeps the heat inside the house in winter and outside the house in summer
-they cost more than average windows but can lower you heating costs.
-the metallic oxide reflects the suns radiant heat back off the windows so that in the summer your house keeps cool leaving you with a lower energy bill for not using your air conditioner a lot.
Envirovision
-high security
-noise reduction
-two glass windows 3cm apart from each other maximizes insulation
-weather resistant seals
-fire resistant, will not increase the development of an accidental fire
-the do not corrode, warp or rot
Doors and windows
-It is suggested to use wooden door and window frames instead of concrete or steel.
Framing
Timber framing
-naturally sound insulated
-strong structure
-construction times are less
Recycled steel framing
-It’s easy to use when contractors are building your house
-less framing material compared to wood but will still be the same structure if you used wood.
-Walls, roof and ceilings will not change due to the weather changes
-they do not rot, absorb moisture or create mould
-resistant against termites
Roofing
Cool roofing
-once the product is painted onto your roof the sun is reflected away.
-it can be painted on wood, concrete, plaster, metal and glass.
-when it’s hot it is preferred that you wear white instead of black, cool roofing is where it reflects the sun and stays cooler because it’s a white colour
-cost more than normal roofing but once it starts to work it lowers your bill.
-having the roof that you probably have on your house now can reach temperatures of over 70 degrees storing more heat into your house, cool roofing’s temperature only goes to 20-35 degrees at most without insulation leaving your house cooler and saving you from paying heavy cooling bills.
Authentic roof
-made from recycled materials
-been said that it’s virtually unbreakable
-they are extremely light