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| Deciduous Shade Shade for all Seasons |
Deciduous shade (vegetation
that looses its leaves in winter)
such as the fast growing,
local-weather adapted vines
pictured to the right are the most
cost effective energy saving tool
at a homeowners disposal. Shade
is used rather than use air
conditioning to remove the
summer heat energy gained
directly from the sun. In addition,
by planting vegetation that loose
their leaves during the winter,
they allow a measure of free
infrared heat during the
wintertime, too.
.
Related information .
that looses its leaves in winter)
such as the fast growing,
local-weather adapted vines
pictured to the right are the most
cost effective energy saving tool
at a homeowners disposal. Shade
is used rather than use air
conditioning to remove the
summer heat energy gained
directly from the sun. In addition,
by planting vegetation that loose
their leaves during the winter,
they allow a measure of free
infrared heat during the
wintertime, too.
.
Related information .
| Four week old heat adapted vines planted on the southwest corner of our house. Note sun screen on the window to reject infrared, as well. Just out of sight are young shade trees planted along the west side of this house (on the far side of the gate). |
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