[Greenbuilding] Glasshouse

[Jason Holstine]

Could turn into a screened porch for the warm months, and modern storm
windows to address drafts when they¹re not wanted. Wire up a ceiling fan to
assist.


On 2/8/13 10:46 AM, "Gennaro Brooks-Church - Eco Brooklyn"
<info at ecobrooklyn.com> wrote:

> Thanks Bob. Excellent advice.
> Gennaro Brooks-Church
> Director, Eco Brooklyn Inc.
> Cell: 1 347 244 3016 USA
> www.EcoBrooklyn.com
> 22 2nd St; Brooklyn, NY 11231
> 
> 
> On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 10:42 AM, Robert Waldrop <bwaldrop1952 at att.net> wrote:
>> > I don't know about removing it, as it makes a buffer zone on the north
>> side,
>> > which should protect the north wall of the house a bit from weather.  I
>> have
>> > a north facing porch which I intend to eventually enclose with screen for
>> > the summer and storm windows for the winter. It's nice and shady in the
>> > summer and a pleasant place to sit.
>> >
>> > I would work on sealing up whatever problem is causing the drafts.
>> >
>> > Bob Waldrop, Okie City
>> > http://www.ipermie.net How to permaculture your urban lifestyle
>> >
>> >
>> > ________________________________
>> > From: Gennaro Brooks-Church - Eco Brooklyn <info at ecobrooklyn.com>
>> > To: listserv Green Building new <greenbuilding at lists.bioenergylists.org>
>> > Sent: Fri, February 8, 2013 9:22:32 AM
>> > Subject: [Greenbuilding] Glasshouse
>> >
>> > A client just bought a house with an attached glass sitting area on
>> > the north side of the building. It is single pane and drafty.
>> > He has approached me for help.
>> > I'm thinking of telling him to remove it as it will always be cold and
>> > uncomfortable.
>> > Any thoughts?
>> >
>> > Gennaro Brooks-Church
>> > Director, Eco Brooklyn Inc.
>> > Cell: 1 347 244 3016 USA
>> > www.EcoBrooklyn.com
>> > 22 2nd St; Brooklyn, NY 11231
>> >
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