Remember the science class about conduction, convection, and radiation? Well, you’re living those principles every day in your home—and they impact your comfort and energy bills.
Conduction is heat athens ga through solid materials, such as your walls, roof, and windows. Heat-reflecting roofing and insulation can reduce this transfer. Convection involves the movement of hot or cold air in your home. Warm air rises, and cool air sinks, creating natural air currents that help keep your home comfortable. Insulation can minimize convective heat flow by obstructing air movement, while also reflecting radiant heat away from the insulated space.
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Radiation is the emission of electromagnetic waves that carries heat from objects to spaces that are cooler or at the same temperature. Thermal insulation can minimize radiation by reflecting the sun’s rays back into space or by blocking radiant heat from entering the building.
Other strategies to limit the transfer of heat include running ventilation fans in kitchens and bathrooms to expel hot air, installing window covers (such as drapes or darkening shades) and awnings over south and west-facing windows. In addition, using energy efficient light bulbs and appliances, as well as lowering your water heater’s temperature, can save energy. Finally, keeping your home’s humidity level low will prevent condensation from forming in the building envelope and affecting energy efficiency.
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