Passive Solar Heat In New York
Passive solar is one of the simplest methods of acquiring solar heat for New York homes. Passive solar heating collects and distributes heat from the sun without external, mechanical pumping systems.
Passive solar heat for homes begins by positioning the solar home in such a way that it takes full advantage of winter sunlight to warm interior rooms and walls. In the northern hemisphere, a solar home will be positioned to give its main area southern exposure. In the southern hemisphere, a solar home will be positioned to give its main area northern exposure.
Passive solar heat for homes is also available through building materials and architectural design. A solar home should have many vertical windows on its winter sun exposure side to collect solar warmth. These windows should be glazed, and uncovered during the day to allow warmth to enter. As the sun goes down, shades and curtains should be drawn to retain the heat. The side of the solar home that gets summer sunlight should have fewer, and smaller, windows.
A passive solar home should feature masses of brick, concrete, stone, or adobe (mud bricks) that absorb and hold heat during the day, releasing it gradually as the air cools. These building materials should be used for walls and floors where the sunlight will hit them.
Passive solar heat for homes also requires thick insulation. Once heat has entered the solar home through large, glazed windows, insulation will help hold it there as the air cools. Placing the garage on the non-solar side and main living quarters on the "exposure" side also helps heat a solar home.
If you are looking for passive solar heat then, please call us today at 845.569.1299 or 845.265.5033 or complete our online request form.
Energy Services
Our Company
- Why Us
- Service Area
- FAQ
- Articles
- Newsletter
- Testimonials
- Coupons, Rebates, Tax Incentives
- Request Service
OTHER PAYMENT METHODS
• Cash
• Personal Checks
• Credit Cards: We do accept all major credit cards: 
