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Insulating Windows - Magnetite
Did you know that in a typical insulated house, 40% of energy loss is through your windows? This can amount to hundreds of dollars being wasted on heating and cooling your home, fortunately, there is a simple solution!
Here in Australia's harsh climate and with the current focus on climate change, we need to cut down on our power use and find energy efficient ways to make our homes more comfortable. What better place to start than the most common entry and exit point of energy in your home, the windows!
Windows have long been recognised throughout the world, as a necessary insulation for your home, yet here in Australia we are just beginning to appreciate the benefits offered by different types of window materials. For example in Europe many homes are fitted with multiple layers of thick glass in all windows, to provide extra insulation. Now there is a new option in windows, strong acrylic window panes. Piotr Bejnariwicz from Magnetite SA explains "Acrylic has much better insulation properties than glass. In fact Magnetite's acrylic
panels only let through one sixth of the heat that standard glass windows let through. Acrylic is also safer, being 18 times stronger than glass and it will not shatter. Magnetite panels also have a UV filter built into them, meaning that they block out the suns harmful UV rays which not only keeps you safe, but will also protect your curtains and furniture from fading. Magnetite only uses optical grade acrylic, meaning that what you see through your existing window, will be exactly the same through the new acrylic panels. Magnetite panels are custom built for you, meaning that they can be designed to fit into any existing window space, without changing the existing look, so they are easily approved by most strata or body corporate developments. Magnetite panels are all removable, making them very easy to clean and are sealed with unobtrusive magnets, so can be opened and closed with ease and the seal even has a 99 year life expectancy! Ma
gnetite has been operating in Australia since 1996 and is used throughout Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States." Because these magnetite panels are made to order, they are ideal for any unusual windows including sliding doors and because they don't change the appearance, are even suitable for leadlight windows.
So you see, there are very easy ways to improve the insulation and energy efficiency of your home, without spending a fortune or changing the look you've worked hard to create.
For further information, click on the following link: Magnetite
29 August 2008
