I'm curious whether living up against a forested area effects a house's heating/cooling efficiency and how much? I've noticed, especially when I'm out walking in the evening, the cool, almost cold, air that can waft out of a forested area
2007-08-13 13:42:44 · 5 answers · asked by James G 2 in Environment ➔ Green Living
Good solar planning using trees to block the sun in the summer but let the sun through in the winter when the leaves are gone is a great idea. It is also recommended in many solar engineering books. With an evergreen forest on the North side this effect will be enhanced by blocking the winter winds as well. It is a well known fact that trees generate moisture from the air through condensation, this allows cooling of the air flowing through the trees via evaporative cooling. This cool air can be quite refreshing in the hot summer months.
2007-08-13 16:09:47 · answer #1 · answered by hitech.man 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on which side of the house the forest is on. If your house is nestled against the south side of a forest (forest is north of the house) It will keep you warmer in the winter as it will cut back on the northern winds.
Having shade trees near your house will lower the heat in the summer.
2007-08-13 20:49:27 · answer #2 · answered by joecool123_us 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Having trees around the house will definitely reduce cooling costs.
2007-08-13 23:36:17 · answer #3 · answered by jdkilp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My home is surrounded by hardwoods. While the trees provide good shade, any wind that blows is carried over the trees, and I miss the breeze.
2007-08-13 22:07:25 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Jello 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it blocks the sun, and in the winter it helps block the wind.
2007-08-13 21:46:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋