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Colorado home's south wall overheats two bedrooms despite insulation
Original: In Colorado, a new home's south wall is 'cooking' 2 bedrooms despite being well insulated
A newly built Colorado home is facing an unexpected problem: its south-facing wall is absorbing so much solar heat that it is 'cooking' the two bedrooms behind it, even though the house is well insulated. The case highlights how modern energy-efficient construction can inadvertently trap heat, and it has sparked discussion about passive solar design, shading, and ventilation in new builds.
Why now: It illustrates a surprising flaw in energy-efficient home design that resonates with homeowners and builders dealing with extreme heat.
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