How North Texas’ Weather Changed the Way Houses Are Built

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A big part of North Texas is its weather – weather that isn’t mild by any criteria. Summers are hot, and we have heat waves that can last for weeks. The high humidity makes the hot summers even hotter. Air conditioning is practically a must during that time. And when the summer’s over, then, during […] The post How North Texas’ Weather Changed the Way Houses Are Built appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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