Comments on: Energy Efficient Windows: Guilty of First Degree Melting http://www.globalwarming.org/2012/01/25/energy-efficient-windows-guilty-of-first-degree-melting/ Climate Change News & Analysis Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:41:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Kurt Kohlhttp://www.globalwarming.org/2012/01/25/energy-efficient-windows-guilty-of-first-degree-melting/comment-page-1/#comment-67849 Kurt Kohl Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:22:55 +0000 http://www.globalwarming.org/?p=12633#comment-67849 I designed windows for the largest US manufacturer and yes these stories of warpped siding and melting plastic are true and the reflected energy from a window can contribute to these events. I designed windows for the largest US manufacturer and yes these stories of warpped siding and melting plastic are true and the reflected energy from a window can contribute to these events.

]]> By: Russell Boyerhttp://www.globalwarming.org/2012/01/25/energy-efficient-windows-guilty-of-first-degree-melting/comment-page-1/#comment-67705 Russell Boyer Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:54:55 +0000 http://www.globalwarming.org/?p=12633#comment-67705 .....some endangered species, no doubt. …..some endangered species, no doubt.

]]> By: Oatleyhttp://www.globalwarming.org/2012/01/25/energy-efficient-windows-guilty-of-first-degree-melting/comment-page-1/#comment-67694 Oatley Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:10:19 +0000 http://www.globalwarming.org/?p=12633#comment-67694 The effect is not imagined. After replacing windows on my home, I noticed a swath of lawn on the south face of the structure stressed. Sure, enough...reflected energy baking the grass. The effect is not imagined. After replacing windows on my home, I noticed a swath of lawn on the south face of the structure stressed. Sure, enough…reflected energy baking the grass.

]]> By: CalBobhttp://www.globalwarming.org/2012/01/25/energy-efficient-windows-guilty-of-first-degree-melting/comment-page-1/#comment-67603 CalBob Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:41:59 +0000 http://www.globalwarming.org/?p=12633#comment-67603 Could we perhaps arrange for some 'reflection' on the EPA and its dictatorial edicts?? I am enjoying our new 'low-e' windows...wonder what we're wiping out in the process.. Could we perhaps arrange for some ‘reflection’ on the EPA and its dictatorial edicts??
I am enjoying our new ‘low-e’ windows…wonder what we’re wiping out in the process..

]]> By: Georgehttp://www.globalwarming.org/2012/01/25/energy-efficient-windows-guilty-of-first-degree-melting/comment-page-1/#comment-67590 George Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:53:19 +0000 http://www.globalwarming.org/?p=12633#comment-67590 After constructing an addition to my existing commercial building a few years ago, the vinyl siding that was in the path of reflection literally warped and melted. Thinking it was faulty, I replaced it, only to have it happen again. The general contractor determined that the new energy efficient windows were reflecting heat and energy that was melting the vinyl. Mason Board was used the third time around to solve the problem... After constructing an addition to my existing commercial building a few years ago, the vinyl siding that was in the path of reflection literally warped and melted. Thinking it was faulty, I replaced it, only to have it happen again. The general contractor determined that the new energy efficient windows were reflecting heat and energy that was melting the vinyl. Mason Board was used the third time around to solve the problem…

]]> By: whosebonehttp://www.globalwarming.org/2012/01/25/energy-efficient-windows-guilty-of-first-degree-melting/comment-page-1/#comment-67537 whosebone Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:41:58 +0000 http://www.globalwarming.org/?p=12633#comment-67537 Imagine if that beam of light from the windows hit the battery compartment of a Chevy Volt! Imagine if that beam of light from the windows hit the battery compartment of a
Chevy Volt!

]]> By: Eddiehttp://www.globalwarming.org/2012/01/25/energy-efficient-windows-guilty-of-first-degree-melting/comment-page-1/#comment-67484 Eddie Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:37:50 +0000 http://www.globalwarming.org/?p=12633#comment-67484 Gee. Global Warming (tm) is getting so bad that not only the ice caps are melting, but cars... and the wicked witch, too! Gee. Global Warming ™ is getting so bad that not only the ice caps are melting, but cars… and the wicked witch, too!

]]> By: 9a3http://www.globalwarming.org/2012/01/25/energy-efficient-windows-guilty-of-first-degree-melting/comment-page-1/#comment-67469 9a3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:11:24 +0000 http://www.globalwarming.org/?p=12633#comment-67469 I doubt the claims of the Prius owner would pass high school Physics class scrutiny. A number of windows reflecting and focusing sunlight might raise the temperature sufficiently to melt plastic, but a lone window would only add a fraction more energy over ambient inputs. The neighbor's window is not an efficient mirror even if it has a reflective coating. The light that is reflected off the flat window is going to scatter/spread as the beam will not be coherent like a laser... Archimedes Death Ray: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9qk1l0LjEs I doubt the claims of the Prius owner would pass high school Physics class scrutiny. A number of windows reflecting and focusing sunlight might raise the temperature sufficiently to melt plastic, but a lone window would only add a fraction more energy over ambient inputs. The neighbor’s window is not an efficient mirror even if it has a reflective coating. The light that is reflected off the flat window is going to scatter/spread as the beam will not be coherent like a laser… Archimedes Death Ray: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9qk1l0LjEs

]]> By: edhttp://www.globalwarming.org/2012/01/25/energy-efficient-windows-guilty-of-first-degree-melting/comment-page-1/#comment-67367 ed Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:52:11 +0000 http://www.globalwarming.org/?p=12633#comment-67367 Jack,Putting up a wall sounds like a good idea until you consider the cost and AGGRAVATION of the bureaucratic obstacles such as zoning, building permits etc., etc. Jack,

Putting up a wall sounds like a good idea until you consider the cost and AGGRAVATION of the bureaucratic obstacles such as zoning, building permits etc., etc.

]]> By: USDOTguyhttp://www.globalwarming.org/2012/01/25/energy-efficient-windows-guilty-of-first-degree-melting/comment-page-1/#comment-67332 USDOTguy Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:57:25 +0000 http://www.globalwarming.org/?p=12633#comment-67332 A while ago, I had a realization about all this "low-e glass" being installed in homes and office buildings. If it prevents infra-red radiation from entering the buildings, well, it must be reflecting it back into the environment. Energy can't be destroyed, so if it's not being absorbed it's being reflected. Well, now we know where it's all going. It's melting Priuses (Prii?). A while ago, I had a realization about all this “low-e glass” being installed in homes and office buildings. If it prevents infra-red radiation from entering the buildings, well, it must be reflecting it back into the environment. Energy can’t be destroyed, so if it’s not being absorbed it’s being reflected. Well, now we know where it’s all going. It’s melting Priuses (Prii?).

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