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We planned for and installed ceiling fans in all the major living spaces in our house. So far, since Oct, we haven't needed to use them (yet).[
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Glen,I am really impressed.I've been your fan before...
Do they make retractable blades?
Because that was the ugly part-a helicopter hanging from the ceiling...
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Carey,thanks for your input on the metal roofs.
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No retractable blades. Just make sure the blades are gorgeous and you won't want to see them retract.
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Stillhope,
We are quite a ways up from the ocean -- mauka of Pahoa at 1050' elevation. We also have small windows at the roof peaks that are screen-only.
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Because of the coqui, we close our windows at night and use our bedroom fan.
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Thanks,Nancy.I forgot those..I guess,I gave to put up with the helicopter after all.Or put the bastards to use.Are they edible?
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Stillhope,
We are quite a ways up from the ocean -- mauka of Pahoa at 1050' elevation. We also have small windows at the roof peaks that are screen-only.
Jane
Jane,my windows are sliding ones,they are huge.
I've seen this term a lot.How does a "screen only" window look like?
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There is no glass in the window frame, just a screen. I experienced this in a vacation rental near Honaunau. Screens on three sides.
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There is no glass in the window frame, just a screen. I experienced this in a vacation rental near Honaunau. Screens on three sides.
Interesting.I thought so because the name is self-explanatory.But safety/rain?
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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...
