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Why Do You Need A Roof Inspection? By: Leonard Simmons
A common mistake that homeowners make is putting off periodic roof maintenance. By getting a roof inspection done at least once every year, you can be sure to prevent problems before they start. Hiring a reputable roofing contractor can really help you to understand the types of issues that can be avoided. Even on a newer roof issues like scraping tree branches or clogged gutters can affect your roof integrity. These are simple fixes and you can spend a little bit of money now to avoid a larger financial outlay at a later time.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-09-28)
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The Ideal Bed Or Mattress By: Samantha Dale
The Ideal Bed or Mattress(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-09-28)
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Look For Your Ideal Furniture Online By: Samantha Dale
Look For Your Ideal Furniture Online(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-09-28)
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Paper Lanterns - Elegant Lighting With Charm By: John k. Chen
The best thing about paper lanterns is that their soft glow adds charm and charisma to any occasion. They are great for indoor as well as outdoor lighting. Whether they are placed in a garden party or in your living room, be sure that they will provide just the atmosphere you need.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-09-28)
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When It's Time For A Change By: Samantha Dale
When It's Time For A Change(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-09-28)
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Bulk Food Storage Containers By: Mary Bean
In the current economic climate, people are looking for intelligent ways to save money and get more bang for their buck. One of the ways that people do that is with bulk food storage containers.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-09-28)
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Benefits Of Whole House Fans By: Augustine Green
Utilizing a whole house fan is a great way to reduce the amount of energy and money needed for cooling without sacrificing any level of comfort at home. These types of fans are capable of cooling the entire home during the hours when the temperatures indoors are greater than outdoors, such as evening and morning hours, by bringing in cooler air from the outside. It does this using only a fraction of the energy required by the air conditioning unit. Whole house fans come in a variety of sizes, determined by the amount of air they circulate, or whole house fan cfm. Having an understanding of this makes choosing the correct fan size for your home a easier process.
Understanding Whole House Fan CFM
Cubic Feet per Minute or CFM is the amount of cubic feet of air per minute the fan moves. The amount of power a fan has depends on this measurement. The higher the CFM is, the more powerful the fan is. The amount of power necessary depends largely on the amount of space being cooled. Larger spaces, of course, would require larger fans.
Determine how much air is being moved
Figuring out the amount of air exchanges that will occur within a certain time frame with open windows and a whole house attic fan is done by using the measurement of your home in square feet along with the CFM rating of the fan. As an example, let's use a home that measures 2200 square feet, has an average floor-to-ceiling height measurement of 8 feet, and a whole house fan with CFM rating of 1600:
Determine the home's cubic measurement by multiplying the square footage by ceiling height: 2200 square foot home x 8 inch ceiling height = 17600 cubic feet
Divide the cubic feet measurement by the CFM rating assigned to the fan:
17600 cubic feet ÷ 1600 = 11
What this means is that every eleven minutes, the air in the home is being exchanged by a fan of this rating along with having windows open in each room. To facilitate faster air exchange would necessitate choosing a fan with a higher CFM. So as another example, moving to a 2500 CFM fan, would cut the air exchange time to roughly 7 minutes (17,600 / 2500). Another way to look at this, is to calculate how many air exchanges are performed in a hour for a fan with a certain CFM. To accomplish this divide 60 (number of minutes in an hour) by the number of minutes it takes to do an air exchange for the whole house. So in our previous example with the 2500 CFM fan, that would be 60/7 – so roughly 8 air exchanges per hour. Most manufacturers recommend a minimum of 4 air exchanges per hour.
Some additional consideration in addition to CFM when choosing the correct venting fan include:
Power Requirements. The higher the CFM, the more wattage it is going to require to operate the fan. However, there are numerous energy efficient models available in the marketplace that significantly cut down on power usage. Some fans even provide the option to operate on either a low or high speed each with varying CFM and hence power consumption levels. Having this option allows you to use even less energy on days that are cooler, but a fan is still needed.
Noise Level. Generally speaking, the higher the CFM the higher the noise level from the operation of the engine. There are however, many engineered products with advanced technology that dampen the noise level.
Once you have the correct measurements for calculating the whole house fan cfm, you will be able to choose the right fan to fit the needs of your home and start reducing the cost of cooling at home.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-09-28)
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Pest Control For First Time Homeowners By: Mike Ristics
For anyone, buying a new home is exciting and a bit scary, but if you are buying your first home can really be an overwhelming event. With home ownership comes with a whole host of new responsibilities you have never had and many tough decisions to make.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-09-28)
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Dyson Spares By: Gareth Hoyle
I am sure most people would agree that when it comes to cleaning power Dyson are one of the leading brand names.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-09-27)
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Crown Moulding By: Augustine Walker
Hire crown moulding services for your home interiors. Buy elegant decorative corbels with beautiful and intricate designs instantly on the web at the site profilemouldings.com. Range of molding products like columns, millwork, ceiling medallions, decorative fiberglass columns, trim and so forth are also included in the products list. Enjoy the delicacy of artful craftsmanship and immense finishing details with discount offers on select products.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-09-27)
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