Tag: trees

Reviewed and Revised on 10/17/2013

The correct selection and placement of trees and plants can help reduce summer heat and allow for heat gain in the winter. Shading the roof of a house can reduce the inside temperature by as much as 8-10 degrees Fahrenheit. Deciduous trees (trees which shed leaves in winter) provide summer shade. When the leaves fall, they allow the warmth of the sun to enter the home during the cold winter weather. Landscaping can also provide

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