Tag: energy conservation

Vlog 2: It’s hot! 

Summer’s here and the temperature is frequently topping 40°C. I usually go around the outside of the house and compare temperatures in full sun and in shade. This year I’ve made a video of most of my findings. Some might surprise you – they… Continue Reading “Vlog 2: It’s hot! “

(Bubble) wrapping your windows in Summertime

  Bubble wrap can be easily applied to windows as insulation.   A while ago, I wrote a post called ‘Bubble Wrap Insulation‘. That post was aimed at keeping the Winter cold out and our precious heat in but as its been so hot… Continue Reading “(Bubble) wrapping your windows in Summertime”

Shadehouse complete

Over the last week, interrupted by periods of bad health, and with Marlon’s erstwhile assistance, I’ve put up a shadehouse that covers most of the northern end of the house. This is the end that usually gets blasted all day by the summer sun,… Continue Reading “Shadehouse complete”

Spring window temperatures.

I noticed something about the temperatures yesterday, so got out some thermometers and checked the situation. The temperature inside the house was 24 °C, outside was 34°C. The interesting thing was that the temperature of the window glass on the western side of the… Continue Reading “Spring window temperatures.”

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