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Category Archives: Ventilation

Types Of Windows

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on March 6, 2015 by TheRenovatorMarch 6, 2015

There are several types of window you can install in your home.  The common ones in Malaysia these days are:- casement window sliding window fixed window louvre window Casement window or swing windows are usually open from the side or … Continue reading →

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How To Solve The Haze Problem?

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on June 24, 2013 by TheRenovatorSeptember 5, 2014

The haze this past few days have gotten really bad. Staying indoors all the time is not a solution since the haze can seep through gaps in the house. Further more, it is like being under house arrest. So is there … Continue reading →

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Passive Cooling 5

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on January 26, 2013 by TheRenovatorSeptember 5, 2014

Here is a creative way of using a purpose built metal bars as sunshade. Although it does not look like the usual sunshade, the metal bars in the photos below will shade direct sunlight once the sun is higher in … Continue reading →

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Roof Insulation – keeping your home cool

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on October 17, 2012 by TheRenovatorDecember 1, 2016

Using roof insulation is one way to keep the attic space cool, and therefore the rest of the house cool without using electricity.  If you have any cracks or leaks in your roof, then the insulation will not work properly. … Continue reading →

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Passive Cooling – Part 3

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on April 19, 2012 by TheRenovatorSeptember 5, 2014

This is part 3 of passive cooling for your home. We will look at some options that will require a bit more money. Water Feature Some years ago, having a small water feature at home was all the rage in … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventilation | Tagged aluminium sunshade, cooling pond, evaporative cooling, louvre, passive cooling | Leave a reply

Passive Cooling – Part 2

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on April 17, 2012 by TheRenovatorSeptember 10, 2014

Here are two more passive cooling ideas for your home. Tint Your Window Windows let in sunlight and also allows heat into your home. Tinting those windows that get direct sunlight is a good way to limit heat getting into … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventilation | Tagged external blinds, natural cooling, passive cooling, tinting, ventilation | 3 Replies

Passive Cooling – Part 1

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on April 17, 2012 by TheRenovatorSeptember 10, 2014

In Malaysia, most people do not consider passive cooling or natural cooling. What is passive cooling? Passive cooling means cooling your home without using any energy consuming device like an electric fan or air conditioner. Through careful design, use of … Continue reading →

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Roof Ventilation

Renovation Malaysia HQ Posted on September 10, 2011 by TheRenovatorSeptember 10, 2014

Roof ventilation is something worthwhile to consider when you renovate you house. Everyone who lived in a terrace house in Malaysia will know how how the upper floor is during the day. Installing roof ventilation not only keeps the house … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventilation | Tagged cool roof, roof insulation, roof ventilation
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