Re: BG measurements



"W. Baker" <wbaker@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:j1aaoa$9op$4@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
outsider <outsider@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
: On 8/2/2011 6:38 PM, Susan wrote:
: > x-no-archive: yes
: >
: > On 8/2/2011 6:45 PM, Janet wrote:
: >
: >> In the real world around here, the kind of windows Susan describes are
: >> standard in new houses..
: >
: > In any construction or older homes with remodeling.
: >
: >
: > Many people have had them installed retroactively
: >> because energy saving is a big deal and there were tax credits
: >> available. I
: >> have an old house with oversized windows, and refused point blank to tear
: >> them out and put in "replacement windows," so we got well-fitted storm
: >> windows instead. Keeping excessive heat out is not a serious issue here.
: >> Keeping the cold out and the heated air in is serious and can save a
: >> lot of
: >> money. There are various state-sponsored efforts to help people with
: >> insulating their houses.
: >>
: >>
: >
: > Yes, so much so, between utility company rebates and tax credits and
: > deductions that a lot of energy efficiency retrofitting and new
: > construction is more than half paid for. Then you get huge savings to
: > make up the rest on your heating and cooling bills.
: >
: > If not available, folks on very low budget use clear plastic insulation
: > on the inside to keep the cold out, the heat and sunlight in. Anyone who
: > can afford a home can afford that.
: >
: > Really not a problem, if one actually has an interest.
: >
: > Susan

: Depending on the particulars of a rental situation, tenants can also
: have the same energy problems without the availability of subsidies
: or solutions.

: The answers are real easy when you don't understand the problem.

Well, there is always caulk and that inexpensive , reusable plastic
sheeting with sticky stuff aound the edges tht we used to use on our
windows even with storms. It doesn't look great, but it keep the place
much warmerin winter.

You'd be surprised what landlords won't let you do sometimes. For example, despite living in a crappy old house I am not allowed to put up a picture hook. One of those kinds that has a tiny pinprick hole, barely visible, easily filled if necessary and touched up with a little dab of paint. No blow up pool for the grandkids, even though the grass is easily seeded or turfed.

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