Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Sunny Humpday Triviola
Well, for a change it isn't raining and there are no tornados in sight. Lord knows we need the break here in the heartland!
But with the sun out, of course comes the heat. A well placed shade tree can help cool your house. But how much can an average well placed shade tree actually cool your house? I'm looking for a percentage.
Tom
Re: Sunny Humpday Triviola
I am just guessing here so bear with me. My guess is 40.024567925%.
30%
Re: Sunny Humpday Triviola
Going off of my urban forestry memory: 20%. Thanks for the question.
Bullseye...The answer...
Dale paid attention in his Urban Forestry class, thus earning him a golden Uni for knowing that a shade tree can cut cooling by 20%.
So if you have a tree that shades your house, don't cut it down for lumber! ;-)
