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This Thermal House - the Basics of EcoRenovation
In the time that I have been active at EcoRenovator, I have noticed that knowledge of the basic physics involved in heat loss and heat gain is not universally understood here. For instance, the notion that 'heat rises' when in fact it is hot air that rises, while heat travels in all directions. This and other examples of partial understanding can lead not only to renovations that are not as effective as we expected, but also to expensive errors and oversights.
I came across this very useful, short and succinct article called, This Thermal House which explains the physics involved in heat loss & gain. The article begins: Quote:
Best, -AC
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