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Stop LA Fires : Fire-Proof Roofing

Fire-Resilient Roofing in Los Angeles Let’s get this out of the way. In California regulation does not gamble on inferior materials. In some places it’s actually illegal to get a roofing replacement that isn’t made of a material with an A rating against fire resistance. Roofing Fire-Resistance Ratings Class A – Roof coverings are effective against severe fire test exposures. Under such fire exposures, roof coverings of this class afford a high degree of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and are not expected to produce flying brands. Class B – Roof coverings are effective against moderate fire test exposures. Under such fire exposures, roof coverings of this class afford a moderate degree of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and are not expected to produce flying brands. Class C – Roof coverings are effective against light fire test exposures. Under such fire exposures, roof coverings of this class affor...

The Problem with Los Angeles A/Cs

Don't Buy an AC in Los Angeles There’s no such thing as an A/C you can buy for life. A/C damages tend to overwhelm in that magic hour just after warranty, no repairs, just replacement. While A/Cs may function just fine for a small apartment, in a home - they’re a disaster. Portable A/Cs Portable A/Cs have climbed in popularity possibly because they look like the little robot maids the 21st century never got. Some have referred to these as ‘window mounted A/Cs with half the performance and double the cost.’ Their sleek appearances truly deceive, as the inner working of their engineering is a nightmare. The problem with portable A/Cs is that they’re built with only one hose that pushes air (hot air) OUT of the room, creating a depressurized room. That depressurization then soaks up all the hot air throughout the house, under doors, through windows, to stabilize the pressure. As you can assume, this wastes a ton of energy. Wall-Mounted A/Cs Any A/C tha...

NEM 2.0 and Solar Storage

How Solar Storage Saves NEM 2.0 With the introduction of NEM 2.0 , Solar Storage has finally made clean energy a viable financial option for Los Angeles households. What’s going to change? NEM 2.0 finally benefits  - Full-Time Employed Energy Conscious Expected Residents of Over Four Years But in order to understand a NEM 2.0, a plan in which energy costs change organically based on supply and demand, it’s important to know how Time of Use (TOU) works. Time of Use Plan (TOU) On any solar plan, a homeowner integrates with ‘the grid,’ and their solar panels contribute to a big pool of energy that’s shared throughout Los Angeles. This plan is split into two time-zones, two definitions. 9am - 4pm are peak hours for solar GENERATION, when solar panels are making the most energy - which means the value of a kWH here is lower because everyone has enough energy. 4pm - 7pm are peak hours for solar USAGE, which mean the value of a kWH is higher...

What is NEM 2.0 Los Angeles?

Solar Finally Makes Financial Sense NEM 1.0 Benefits Home Businesses Stay at Home Parents Continuous Energy Use Throughout the Day This is the plan that California currently has in action. The reason it benefits families who need energy throughout the day is because unlike TOU (Time of Use) the value of a kWH is the same in the morning as it is at night. The price doesn’t change with the demand. Time of Use Plan (NEM 2.0) On any solar plan, a homeowner integrates with ‘the grid,’ and their solar panels contribute to a big pool of energy that’s shared throughout Los Angeles. This plan is split into two time-zones, two definitions. 9am - 4pm are peak hours for solar GENERATION, when solar panels are making the most energy - which means the value of a kWH here is lower because everyone has enough energy. 4pm - 7pm are peak hours for solar USAGE, which mean the value of a kWH is higher here because the demand is high with people willing to sp...

Best Donuts in LA 2017

Top Ten Donut Shops in LA   Looking for the the donuts. The quality. The cost? Done - Blue Star Donuts Los Angeles Portland born in 2012, Blue Donuts have become some of the best donuts in LA by infusing their treats with local, natural ingredients - whole hormone free milk, cage-free eggs, European style butter, in the name of unique flavors incited at first bite. The Donuts: Blueberry Bourbon Basil, Passionfruit Cocoa, Chocolate Almond Ganache, Matcha Latte, Meye Lemon & Keylime Curd. Cost: Expect to pay on average 3.25 per donut. SK Donuts Cereal crackle then pillowy finish, these donuts layer on heavy tasty sweets with names like - The Donuts: Fruity Pebbles, Smores, PB & Oreo, Apple Pie, ( The Perfect Glazed ). Cost: $2 - $3.50 Donut Friend Sugars, spices, toppings, creams go DIY in this choose your own adventure of a vegan donut shop. The Donuts: Lemon Weapon, Poppygandhi, Cinamineral, (one more) Stiff Little Butt...

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