Re: Window Blinds, Heat and Cold


"W. Watson" <wolf_tracks@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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| Sam Wormley wrote:
|
| > W. Watson wrote:
| >
| >> On hot days we often pull the shades on windows to keep the sun out
| >> and heating down. Yesterday we had a big dip in temperature. Typically
| >> these days the night temp is around 66-70. It was near to 50. Last
| >> night my wife pulled down all the shades to keep the heat in. Somehow
| >> I don't think this is as effective as keeping the heat from the sun
| >> in. Comments?
| >>
| >> Wayne T. Watson (Watson Adventures, Prop., Nevada City, CA)
| >> (121.015 Deg. W, 39.262 Deg. N) GMT-8 hr std. time)
| >> Obz Site: 39° 15' 7" N, 121° 2' 32" W, 2700 feet
| >
| >
| >
| > Air between shades and window acts as a thermal insulator.
| Here's a bit of info from Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings at
| <http://www.aceee.org/consumerguide/buttonup.htm>:
| Finally, you can boost the energy efficiency of windows by installing
| insulating curtains or drapes on the interior. These can be closed at
night
| to significantly cut down on heat loss. They can also be closed on hot
| summer days to keep out unwanted heat gain.
|
| I would think plastic/metallic blinds would not provide enough insulation
to
| be effective.

I would think a scientist would investigate before running off at the mouth,
but that's just my opinion, I would think. I wonder why your opinion
is better than the Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings...err..
no, I don't. I know an argumentative idiot when I see one.
Have a nice adventurous day, shithead. Don't all us, we'll call you.
*plonk*
Androcles




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