Metal is known to get hot. Metal playgrounds, for example, get so hot in the Sacramento sun that they can quite literally burn your skin, even when the ambient heat is manageable. Metal heats up … [Read more...]
Why Summer Is a Good Time to Get Your Heating System Checked
Taking care of your heating system might be the last thing on your mind during the warm summer months. While it might seem counter-intuitive, regular maintenance during this period can save you from … [Read more...]
Tips to Save Money on Your AC This Summer
Summer is here, and it's that time of the year when cranking up the AC becomes a necessity to beat the heat. While it helps keep us cool and comfortable, it can also lead to skyrocketing energy bills. … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Metal Roofing for Sacramento’s Extreme Weather Conditions
Sacramento is known for its hot summers and occasional high winds and dumping rain. These extreme weather conditions pose unique challenges to homeowners, especially their roofs. Investing in a … [Read more...]
Aluminum Roofing: A Cool Choice for Warm Weather
When confronted with a heat wave, most households will run their air conditioning unit more often and need to budget in response to those rising electrical costs. While the expenses of most air … [Read more...]
Open or Closed: What to Do With Your Windows When It’s Hot
As the temperatures rise, you might wonder whether leaving your windows open or closed is the best way to stay cool and comfortable in your home. It's a common dilemma, and the right answer depends on … [Read more...]
What is “Ultra Cool” Coating Used for on Metal Roofs?
California Energy Consultant Service is a combination home contractor and energy efficiency specialist. The work we do is designed to both improve the function/aesthetics of your home while also … [Read more...]
U-Factor Differences Between Single Pane Windows, 1980s Double Pane Windows, and Double Pane Windows Today
Nothing enhances a space quite like a window. Windows allow natural light, make rooms seem bigger, and make properties look more open and inviting. But windows are also large pieces of glass that … [Read more...]
What Are Superheat and Subcooling and How Do They Affect AC Performance?
From the outside, air conditioners often look almost like large fans – a simple technology that takes hot air out of a property and blows in cold air. But there is an incredible amount of science and … [Read more...]
The Science of Solar Gain and Glare Control in Window Design: Evaluating Spectrally Selective Coatings, Dynamic Shading Systems, and Prismatic Films
As the world finally moves to more energy efficient windows, some of the main factors of window design that are taken into consideration are “solar gain” and “solar glare.” Improvements in these two … [Read more...]