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To: Charles Martel

***Just crack a few windows open an inch or so each and turn the fan on***

We lived next to a dirt road and the dust would be pulled in covering everything.

Ever notice how the old houses were designed for hot weather? 10-12 ft ceilings, large windows with two panes, one to lower and one to raise. But they were cold in winter!


105 posted on 06/22/2012 6:08:53 PM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar (I LIKE ART! Click my name. See my web page.)
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

Regarding older designs, from the 30s through the 60’s, it was considered good design to install and calculate out long eaves on the south side of the bldg and narrower eaves on the north side,...to favor more shade on the bldg walls in the summer and more sunlight in the winter.

That feature is no longer in the codes. Most newer homes leave off the eaves except for snow melting.


156 posted on 06/23/2012 2:48:19 AM PDT by Cvengr (Adversity in life and death is inevitable. Thru faith in Christ, stress is optional.)
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