Question
Explain two characteristics of Stevenson screen.
Answer
- It is made of wood to avoid absorption of heat.
- The sides of a Stevenson screen is louvered to allow free circulation of Air.
- It has double roof to prevent the sun's heat from reaching the inside of the screen.
- It is painted white so as to reflect sunshine and heat.
- Its four legs usually metallic to prevent termites from destroying the wooden box
- Raised 1.21m (121 cm) above the ground to prevent direct terrestrial radiation from the ground.
- The sides of a Stevenson screen is louvered to allow free circulation of Air.
- It has double roof to prevent the sun's heat from reaching the inside of the screen.
- It is painted white so as to reflect sunshine and heat.
- Its four legs usually metallic to prevent termites from destroying the wooden box
- Raised 1.21m (121 cm) above the ground to prevent direct terrestrial radiation from the ground.
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