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Old 06-15-09, 05:14 PM   #5
TimJFowler
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We have no Air Conditioning or "Swamp Cooler".

We open windows in the evening and let the house cool off overnight (usually into the mid 60's) and close up the windows in the morning. Thanks to the new cool roof and attic insulation the house has only been warming up about 3-5º's Fahrenheit during the day on sunny and warm days (less on cloudy or cool days).

This is a huge improvement over last year with the old asphalt shingle roof and very poor insulation. Last summer the house would warm up 10 - 15º+ during the day and would take much longer to cool with open windows and fans running on high.

Tim
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