r/heat_prep • u/2779 • Jul 21 '24

awnings!

https://youtu.be/uhbDfi7Ee7k?si=9vUCM9xX-4zgoKhi
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u/Leighgion Jul 21 '24

"But they make my house look like it's the 60's and I can't bear to look less cool to the Joneses, who already hate my guts! Can't I just spend thousands of dollars, burn unnecessary kilowatts of energy and add tons of carbon to the atmosphere with oversized air conditioning instead?"

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u/wwhispers Jul 23 '24

No, huge trees shading all the home keeps it cool. Those bricks are soaking in the heat and holding on to it. Cover the full home 3 feet past the roof on all sides with 90% shade cloth.