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    Sunshade fabric wall on my old home. A BuildStory

    My 1950s brick Home in Arizona has two sunlit walls. That are in direct sunlight at times and not only do let heat in during the day on hot summer months but retain the heat and radiate warmth long into the nights. My AC runs and runs with little signs of relief. Costing me way to much on...
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    That won't fit in that space! A BuildStory

    That won't fit in this space! Those were my words years ago as my brother demanded otherwise. Thing is, I'm the one who would have to do the work. It's kinda important for the builder to have faith in the plans. My brothers a smart man and holds my respect, however. So I'll do all I can to make...
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    Here in Arizona my uninsulated small home costed over $400 per month to cool. My First steps to a more efficient home.

    Shade cloth is one of the least expensive and easy to install ways to shade sunlit walls and windows. Ideally one should insulate the exterior of my home. Locking the brick inside a cool envelope. We're its mass can help regulate temperatures and this is the plan once I can afford it...
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