Ventilation

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How to step up ventilation for cool comfort.

The cabin is built to provide natural ventilation.  In the hotter months it is essential to ventilate the cabin properly in order to stay comfortable.  Heat rises, and the goal is to let hot air flow naturally out of the cabin.  There are four windows to keep open to keep open to keep the cabin cool:

The two upstairs windows,
The back bedroom high window,
The kitchen window

And of course all of the other windows and the front door should be open as well.

The two upstairs windows:

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The back bedroom high window:

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The kitchen high window:

This one is critical for releasing heat generated by cooking.

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And some final notes on ventilation.
gets cool at night EVEN IN THE SUMMER!
Usually fine to close some of the low windows, especially on the West and North sides.