NEW INTERNATIONAL SC HOOL OF THAILAND// 8A SCIENCE

By Frank MUNDY, Shikhar KAPADIA and Sarpsiri LARBBOONSARP

How do your walls effect your electricity bills?

Did you know that the color and insulation of your walls can effect your electricity bills? If you were stuck in a desert, with the sun beating down on you, would you rather be wearing a white or a black shirt. Of course you would rather be wearing a white shirt because it deflects the sun whereas black absorbs it. Well the same principles apply to your house and its exterior.

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NIIST International School Sukhumvit Soi 15 Watthana Bangkok 10110 Phone: 081-143-236-15 E-mail: 18frankm@nist.ac.th

8A Science

NEW INTERNATIONAL SC HOOL OF THAILAND// 8A SCIENCE

By Frank MUNDY, Shikhar KAPADIA and Sarpsiri LARBBOONSARP

Exterior& Interior Wall Color

Bangkok, having lightly colored exterior and interior walls rather than darkly painted walls can save you more money on electricity bills than you think. Most people know that lighter colors reflect more heat and darker colors absorb more heat, but do you know why? Well when light hits an object, some of it is absorbed and some of it is reflected. The lighter the color, the more light it is reflecting and the darker the color is, the more light it is absorbing. The laws of thermodynamics state that this absorbed light has to go somewhere, so it gets turned into heat. So, in conclusion, having darker interior and exterior walls heat up your house and cause your air conditioners to work harder which raises your electricity bill

Insulated Walls
Having your walls insulated is another good way to keep down your electricity bills. There are quite a few different ways to insulate your walls but most of them involve putting fiberglass or mineral wool in your wall to stop cold or warm air getting into your household. In Bangkok, insulated walls would help to keep you house cool all year round. However insulating walls isn't an easy procedure and if you are looking to insulate your walls, you should try to contact a professional.

The Roof
For those living in hot areas like Bangkok, the roof color is very important when it comes to energy savings. Many roofs in Bangkok a dark color and this dark color absorbs so much heat that it can cause a building's interior to heat up as much as 20 degrees. By selecting a light-colored roof, you can greatly reduce your cooling costs
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NIIST International School Sukhumvit Soi 15 Watthana Bangkok 10110

Phone: 081-143-236-15 E-mail: 18frankm@nist.ac.th

8A Science