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The Roundtable / Re: Here's one you don't see every day
« Last post by Boomhauer on Today at 07:21:48 PM »
Michigan is the Florida of the north.
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Politics / Re: The Bronx chick strikes out
« Last post by WLJ on Today at 07:21:29 PM »
AOC Demands To Know Where Alito Bought An Upside-Down U.S. Flag
https://babylonbee.com/news/aoc-demands-to-know-where-alito-bought-an-upside-down-us-flag





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I know, it's hard to tell sometimes  :rofl:

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The Roundtable / Re: So what's everone paying for gasoline?
« Last post by MillCreek on Today at 07:15:34 PM »
I paid $ 3.92/gallon at the Marysville Costco this morning.
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The Roundtable / Re: Help! My Windows Are Melting My Grass!
« Last post by Ben on Today at 07:05:39 PM »
you'll note some insolation, but necessarily LESS than from direct sunlight.

Again, single flat double pane window and more - much more - heat than direct sunlight.

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Understanding the Problem
The Science Behind the Reflection
Low-E windows, designed for energy efficiency, inadvertently create hot spots due to their reflective properties. These windows can act as magnifying glasses, focusing the sun's rays onto a small area, which can significantly increase the temperature of the surface it hits.

The Impact on Different Surfaces
Siding: Various types of siding, particularly vinyl, are susceptible to warping and melting when exposed to high temperatures.
Artificial Turf: Synthetic materials in artificial turf can melt or deform, altering the appearance and functionality of the landscaping.
Other Surfaces: Concentrated reflections can also affect automobiles, patio furniture, and other outdoor items.

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Reports show the coating used on the windows to reflect the sun, combined with a concave effect in some windows, magnifies and intensifies the beam up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. The problem is worse in late fall, winter and early spring due to the low angle of the sun.

Problems with low-e windows have been reported across the country. The beams have melted vinyl siding, plastic and paneling on cars and garbage cans. Reflections from the windows burned people at a pool at the Vdara hotel, a high-rise in Las Vegas. The windows on a London skyscraper were blamed for melting part of a Jaguar XJ. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said beams from sunroom roofs have started fires on cedar shingles in at least four homes.
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The Roundtable / Re: Here's one you don't see every day
« Last post by grampster on Today at 07:04:48 PM »
Roof repair guys discovered her.
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The Roundtable / Re: Help! My Windows Are Melting My Grass!
« Last post by Kingcreek on Today at 06:39:19 PM »
We went with window tint on big windows for our greatroom, west and south with sliding glass doors on the north.
Only problem we have is the damn birds. 3 different breeds have been beating the bell out of them and making a mess for about 8 weeks. We did it 3 or 4 years ago but this year has been terrible.
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The Roundtable / Re: SpaceX News
« Last post by WLJ on Today at 06:10:38 PM »
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Politics / Re: Biden showing more symptoms . . .
« Last post by WLJ on Today at 03:31:08 PM »
Biden:  "We can only re-elect Donald Trump":

https://x.com/BGatesIsaPyscho/status/1793444562574114835

A moment of clarity, happens often with Alzheimer patients right before the end.
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Politics / Re: Biden showing more symptoms . . .
« Last post by Angel Eyes on Today at 03:19:40 PM »
Biden:  "We can only re-elect Donald Trump":

https://x.com/BGatesIsaPyscho/status/1793444562574114835
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The Roundtable / Re: Help! My Windows Are Melting My Grass!
« Last post by HankB on Today at 03:18:38 PM »
Sorry, personal experience says you're wrong. My window is flat, and it is HOT when I get between it and the sun when the angle is right. There are a ton of articles on this.
For a FLAT window -

If you get between your window and the sun, your window is shaded by your shadow, and won't reflect any direct sunlight.

If you position yourself so that you're in both direct sunlight and whatever fraction of sunlight the window reflects, you'll note a modest increase of insolation. (Note the spelling.)

If you position yourself so that you're shaded from direct sunlight but in whatever fraction of sunlight the window reflects, you'll note some insolation, but necessarily LESS than from direct sunlight.

If a LOT of windows are reflecting sunlight to the SAME area . . . that's a solar concentrator. Don't stand there.

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