WierdWebDev

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Single pane windows, would shutters be a frugal fix? in c/homeimprovement@lemmy.world
[–] WierdWebDev@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Well, the desired temp inside is 70F, the bars behind the foiled window was 80F, and the ones behind the filmed window were 95F. So I would say yes.

Single pane windows, would shutters be a frugal fix? in c/homeimprovement@lemmy.world
[–] WierdWebDev@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I've found that the tinting doesn't do much good. We have burglar bars on the inside of the window so as an experiment, I put my laser thermometer on the bars of a window that had tint vs one that had foil (both on the same wall) and it was a 15F difference. We're in TX, so it's been over 100 every day for the past two months or more.

Single pane windows, would shutters be a frugal fix? in c/homeimprovement@lemmy.world
[–] WierdWebDev@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

The wife hates the wasps, so might have to skip this one :p

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Single pane windows, would shutters be a frugal fix? (kbin.social)
 

To be frank, I'm not sure if replacing the single pane with double pane is: A - something I can afford at the moment and B - something I can DIY (which adds to point A).

I have a feeling that the windows are a large part of my electricity usage (due to AC constantly running), I have them "foiled" and really tempted just to board them up. Before I go to that extreme, I was thinking maybe there's something I can attach to the outside that would essentially add that 2nd pane, or at least block some sun from hitting the glass.

suggestions?

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Is this a load bearing 2x4? (kbin.social)
 

https://imgur.com/a/9w8WaCw

I need to enter the attic via this gable vent hole, unfortunately I can't fit. My thought is maybe I should install a 2x4 against the (what I assume is original) lighter colored beam to the right, and another for good measure at the left side of the hole.

thoughts?