By tony on September 23, 2011
Ever wondered how solar water systems work? Why they are designed and installed in certain ways? Want to know the difference between passive and active systems and what they actually look like when installed? Then join me at Solar Hot Water Design & Installation, a course I will be teaching at Palo Alto College as [...]
Posted in Blog, Events | Tagged education opportunity, Palo Alto College, Solar Texas, solar water heaters
By tony on September 7, 2011
This year’s Greater San Antonio Builders Association (GSABA) Parade of Homes tour is on! This event is great for seeing design and building trends as well as new appliances and equipment as they come onto the market. This year, Solar Texas and Velux Sun Tunnels are featured in the Sitterle Homes show home. Seven Velux [...]
Posted in Events | Tagged parade of homes, Solar Texas, Velux
By tony on July 5, 2011
From Our Friends at VELUX AMERICA: Rooms filled with natural light and fresh air are more beautiful, spacious and uplifting to our spirits. “With added natural light and ventilation from skylights, homeowners have attractive and effective tools to balance the light and improve ventilation in their homes,” says Joe Patrick, senior product manager with VELUX [...]
Posted in Blog, Skylights, Velux Products | Tagged home improvement, skylight selection, Solar Texas, Velux America
By tony on March 10, 2011
Solar water heater savings calculator tool from Velux USA.
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By tony on February 7, 2011
Velux Solar Water Heater on a Clay Tile Roof Last week, the first Velux solar water heater was installed in San Antonio by Solar Texas and Will’s Plumbing. Velux has been manufacturing solar water heaters for around 20 years, but have only recently introduced the product to the USA market. Targetting residential and small commercial [...]
Posted in Blog, Velux Products | Tagged Solar Texas, solar water heaters, Velux America