Somewhere, there is a Canadian to blame for this

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by Frizlefrak

The next thing I need to tackle is replacing the skylights with something more efficient. I have 3 4' square pieces in the living room, one in the dining, and one smaller one in master bedroom. The outer shells have been replaced, but they still feel drafty to me.

As much as I like skylights, I would never have them here. Because of their design and fit, you can't really insulate them. Now the new glass helps, and in your climate this really isn't a major issue. The new thing here are light tunnels, sort of a smaller skylight, that tunnels the sunlight to where you want it, but still allowing it to be fully insulated

[WW7]

Originally Posted by Frizlefrak

You're thinking of Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia etc....not down south. They don't take kindly to butt pirates down south.

Watch it doggy, no butt pirates here, but keep your sheep under lock and key. These rednecks can't leave them alone......We just removed a 4'x4' skylight in the family room , couldn't get it to stop leaking and the light faded 2 of my wifes expensive paintings. Now the rooms much warmer and the ceiling is spotless.. Skylights are a pain in the butt as far as Im concerned...WW

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by WW7

Watch it doggy, no butt pirates here, but keep your sheep under lock and key. These rednecks can't leave them alone......We just removed a 4'x4' skylight in the family room , couldn't get it to stop leaking and the light faded 2 of my wifes expensive paintings. Now the rooms much warmer and the ceiling is spotless.. Skylights are a pain in the butt as far as Im concerned...WW

You tell them Wayne!
Uhm, those expensive paintings, they wouldn't have been JD paintings by any chance?

[Frizlefrak]

Originally Posted by Sweet 90

You tell them Wayne!
Uhm, those expensive paintings, they wouldn't have been JD paintings by any chance?

Mine don't leak (water anyway), but do feel drafty. I've contemplated just removing them completely. Can't say I'd miss them.

Sweetsie....you guys actually get enough sunlight for light tunnels? They work....what.....2 hours a day?

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by Frizlefrak

Mine don't leak (water anyway), but do feel drafty. I've contemplated just removing them completely. Can't say I'd miss them.

Wouldn't actually have to rain there first to leak. I was leaning more towards yours being sand proof

Originally Posted by Frizlefrak

Sweetsie....you guys actually get enough sunlight for light tunnels? They work....what.....2 hours a day?

OK Mr. smartass, in the summer we get about 18 hours of daylight, winter the opposite. Now I know you boys that live near the equator can't visualize this, but for Christ's sake try

[PLRX]

Friz, this is out of the question. My garage is so big that it will take me time and money to set it up for it to be properly insulated. The doors, it goes all the way to the roof and the back door would need to be re-done.

I make this a long-term project just like the drain I need to dig for raining season.

In the meanwhile, here is the first of the day

[Frizlefrak]

All snow and no sun makes Friz a dull boy

[Frizlefrak]

Originally Posted by Sweet 90

OK Mr. smartass, in the summer we get about 18 hours of daylight, winter the opposite. Now I know you boys that live near the equator can't visualize this, but for Christ's sake try

So they work for a month?

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by Frizlefrak

So they work for a month?

It is true what they say, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks"
And apparently can't teach you SFA either

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by Sweet 90

in the summer we get about 18 hours of daylight, winter the opposite. Now I know you boys that live near the equator can't visualize this, but for Christ's sake try

I lived near the ecuator most of my life but, the 14 months I lived in Denmark.

I got there in May 92 and I was tripping right away. 11:00 PM and I could see light on the sky. I drank and partied for three weeks and then I passed out. During Winter, it was dark at 3:00 PM. I left Denmark in July 93. Good beer, good women but, I dont miss it.

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by PLRX

I lived near the ecuator most of my life but, the 14 months I lived in Denmark.

I got there in May 92 and I was tripping right away. 11:00 PM and I could see light on the sky. I drank and partied for three weeks and then I passed out. During Winter, it was dark at 3:00 PM. I left Denmark in July 93. Good beer, good women but, I dont miss it.

Yeah Pete, they are a little latitudinal north of us, but we experience the same thing here. Do you think you can help me get this into the dog's brain

[Wathen1955]

Originally Posted by Sweet 90

Yeah Pete, they are a little latitudinal north of us, but we experience the same thing here. Do you think you can help me get this into the dog's brain

Classic Nick Cartoon Short (Early 90's) - Dog Brain - YouTube

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by Wathen1955

Classic Nick Cartoon Short (Early 90's) - Dog Brain - YouTube

That was priceless and exactly how I picture Friz, always sleeping and farting

[Frizlefrak]

Originally Posted by Sweet 90

That was priceless and exactly how I picture Friz, always sleeping and farting

Very astute Kittah.

YT blocked at work...will watch vid when I get home.....but I got an idea what I'm gonna see already.

[C4fan]

Wow, you guys are treating the doggah auful bad today considering his frozen doggy cone condition.

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by C4fan

Wow, you guys are treating the doggah auful bad today considering his frozen doggy cone condition.

Bill, you know the motto, "Do unto others before they unto to you"

[C4fan]

Originally Posted by Sweet 90

Bill, you know the motto, "Do unto others before they unto to you"

That's why I have to be real careful here, I get a little bit of the bad weather from both sides. Ahh to hell with it, who am I trying to kid, caution to the wind. I love all this abuse.

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by C4fan

That's why I have to be real careful here, I get a little bit of the bad weather from both sides. Ahh to hell with it, who am I trying to kid, caution to the wind. I love all this abuse.

No one but no one escapes abuse here.

[C4fan]

Originally Posted by Sweet 90

No one but no one escapes abuse here.

No doubt, some have gone to their knees and left with a whimper. But I won't name any names.

[Frizlefrak]

Originally Posted by C4fan

No doubt, some have gone to their knees and left with a whimper. But I won't name any names.

.....Only to return, new and improved, a dozen times....only to leave again, a forlorn hippie flailing around in the wrong decade....