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ArchivesAugust 18, 2010Long Windows: Heat MirrorOne of the biggest hurdles the developers of the Stealth Bomber had to overcome was the question of how to keep the pilot from freezing at such high altitudes. The solution was to incorporate Heat Mirror TM around the cockpit. This kept the heat generated by the computers, instruments and the human body inside the cockpit, while keeping the cold air out. In fact, in 1999 Popular Science Magazine named it one of the top 100 inventions of the past millennium. Like most technology, it eventually finds its way to consumer goods. Currently, you will find Heat Mirror TM technology in Long Windows. August 16, 2010Kitchen Remodeling Tips: The Illusion of More Space
There comes a time in every kitchen’s life when changes are necessary. Maybe it’s just a new coat of paint, a new dining set or something as large as new countertops and shelves. We spend so much time in the kitchen it is difficult not to imagine how to make it look better. Sometimes the problem isn’t how new your kitchen looks, but rather how big it appears. The following are a few tips on how to make your kitchen look more spacious and welcoming. August 13, 2010Scarce Electricity and Smart Grids
Saving energy affects more than our heating and cooling bills. Recently, New York City residents endured extremely high weather temperatures causing an electricity blackout where 52,000 residents lost power during the heat wave. While pertaining to summer terms only, air conditioning is essential to comfortable living conditions in many areas. Saving energy and energy efficient products will never be fully appreciated by the public until there is no more electricity feeding millions of air conditioners in big cities. The mission to save energy should become a national priority as to prevent, or at least manage, this type of crisis. August 11, 2010Attic Mirror DemonstrationAttics have never been so important in cutting energy costs as they are today. Many people wonder how an attic cuts down energy costs and saves you money. Robert Waldon, Long Attic Mirror Production Manager, demonstrates how attics use radiant barriers to prevent heat from escaping through your attic. August 9, 2010The Difference of KryptonWhat is krypton? If you said Superman’s home planet – you get partial credit. On earth, krypton is a whitish, largely inert gaseous element used chiefly in gas discharge and fluorescent lamps. Its atomic number is 36 and you’ll find it on the far right of your favorite Periodic Table. Now with your chemistry lesson behind you, we’ll discuss the benefits of krypton filled windows. |
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