Posts Tagged ‘Environmental issues’
Noise Attenuation of dwellings 3
When noise attenuating windows in dwellings and similar buildings the bigger the void between panels of glass the better the reverberation and noise attenuation within that space and less noise is transmitted through the inner glass and into the room. Step one change the existing old float or modern thin glass in the existing external…
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When noise attenuating doors in dwellings and similar buildings you might encounter gorgeous leadlight panels in the door and adjacent side lights. As well as installing aluminium beads that have inbuilt seals and door bottom seals shown in Noise Attenuation of dwellings 1, a certain degree of noise attenuation can be achieved by installing additional…
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Noise attenuation of doors in dwellings and similar buildings can be achieved by installing a range of products made by an Australian company called RAVEN. I have personally installed them on many an occasion. An aluminium bead that has inbuilt seals such as in the sketch is installed onto the door jamb’s sides and head.…
Read MoreWater Harvesting
Our household water supply is potentially from various sources, i.e. it may be piped (reticulated) from storage dams, obtained from boreholes tapping into underground water, or collected off rooftops and held in rainwater tanks. Water quality varies. Public water supplies are treated to eliminate contaminants, whilst bore water may need filters to make it suitable…
Read MoreWorld’s Water Cycle
Question: Where does our water come from? Answer: Sydney Water gives it to Sydney siders through Warragamba Dam and a desalination plant and a reservoir for a fee. While we may say ‘the tap’ or name the nearest dam, the answer is really that it is all part of the world’s water cycle. The natural…
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