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Can windows really lose 40 per cent of a home's heating energy?
The widely repeated figure says up to 40 per cent, not every home. Glass, frames, gaps and uncovered surfaces explain why the result varies so much.
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Why Australian winter advice keeps saying 18 to 20 degrees
The familiar thermostat range is an energy-saving starting point, not a rule for every body or every house. The important detail is what happens with each extra degree.
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