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Chimney, Fireplace, Windows and Energy
Hi:
I'm new to this group and wondered if anyone had any advice about the following: We have an old house with a nice old granite fireplace which seems to let in a lot of cold air. It also doesn't allow passive solar heating during the day, as the adjoining room (both south-facing) does, which has windows. We don't use the fireplace, and won't. Does it make sense to knock it down and put in energy-efficient windows across the south-facing wall, adding heat and light during the day? We're not planning on selling the house -- at least within 10-15 years. We live in a Northwestern marine climate (Tacoma): lots of rain, not too hot in the summer, down to about 20F in the winter. Thanks for any help Art |
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