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to: GARY FAUCETT
from: DORIS DIGNARD
date: 1997-12-01 22:12:00
subject: Energy loss

GF>I am trying to make my 25 year old brick home better at saving energy. I 
hav
  >added attic insulation with little difference at all.  I have installed 
more
  >soffit vents and a power turbine this year. What about the current 
windows? 
  >added storm windows 15 years ago. I was thinking of putting in the new low 
e
  >windows that I have seen at the stores, home depot. Will I see much
  >inprovements in energy conservation or is there anything else I can do to 
th
  >house to cut down on heat loss in winter and ac loss in the summer? Thanks 
G
I think that windows with 2 pieces of glass with a vacuum in between 
are very worth while.  We certainly noticed the difference when we 
added them to our home.  If you do them yourself, be sure to stuff
insulation all around the opening before you put in the new windows.  
                           Doris Dignard
                      dorisdignard@better.net
                    doris.dignard@capcanada.com
                      
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