Landscape Windbreaks

by dale 16. December 2008 14:49
Do you live in an area that can get awfully cold and windy in those Winter months? Even if you live in a temperate climate, a landscape windbreak can provide a much needed reduction in heating costs, especially during those chilly Winters. A landscape windbreak actually does just what it sounds like it does, it is a landscaping addition that literally "breaks the wind" that can so often pummel your house creating a potentially icy interior. Effectively reducing the wind chill factor near your house, these windbreaks prevent you from having to turn that dial up to make that heat kick in. Most often these windbreaks are constructed from trees and shrubs with low crowns that can effectively block the wind close to the ground. In addition to blocking the wind, planting such a windbreak creates a "dead air" space between it and your house, which can act as insulation in both the Summer and Winter. Check out what the U.S. Department of Energy has to say about the benefits of Landscape Windbreaks at their website: www.energy.gov

Tags:  Heating & Air Conditioning | Outdoor & Landscaping

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