06-03-2008, 01:29 PM
There are some really purdy fans now.... some with carved wood blades that look like palm fronds & stuff, even some that are made to look like an airplane.... so now it really is more of an aesthetic choice... even HD & HPM have some nicer looking fans...
OH, Screen only windows have some pluses (lots of area for breezes is the biggie) but you cannot close them if there is a wild fire (Waikobloa resisdents have this as a big complaint... but every area in Puna could have a wild fire...) & smoke is nasty & can damage belongings, even fabrics,
Rain, screen only windows need wide roof overhangs...
Security, only if very high up...
OH, Screen only windows have some pluses (lots of area for breezes is the biggie) but you cannot close them if there is a wild fire (Waikobloa resisdents have this as a big complaint... but every area in Puna could have a wild fire...) & smoke is nasty & can damage belongings, even fabrics,
Rain, screen only windows need wide roof overhangs...
Security, only if very high up...