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The energy efficient home : a complete guide

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The age of cheap energy is over and energy costs will increase relentlessly in the future as demand outstrips supply.

Energy-saving measures in the home will, therefore, become ever more cost-effective throughout lifetimes.

This non-technical book is packed full of useful information and tips.

The book covers every aspect of the efficient consumption of energy in the home including the following: the position of the dwelling, its method of construction and the materials used; energy rating and the legal framework; insulation and U-values; windows and doors; conservatories, sunrooms and loft conversions; heating and hot-water systems; lighting and making the best use of daylight; ventilation; renewable energy technologies; appliances, gadgets and housekeeping; and the wider environmental issues including water economy and recycling.

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Product Details
The Crowood Press Ltd
1861267797 / 9781861267795
Hardback
21/07/2006
United Kingdom
English
176 p. : ill. (chiefly col.)
26 cm
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