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The scientific answer for white paint on houses is the same as why we wear white in hot climates-- white reflects the sunlight away from the house during the summer. This keeps the house cooler than houses with dark colored paint.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 14y agoWhite reflects sun light better keeping the house cooler.
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∙ 12y agoAt one time, a house painted white was virtually an American icon. Today, it is less common than it once was, but it certainly is still a very common color for people to paint their houses.
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Where did the name White House come from?
After the war of 1812 when it was burned it was painted white to cover the burn marks ( those are still there). Very few houses were painted in the 1800's because paint was very expensive so when asked where the president lived people pointed out the "white house."
Can white paint be used as white out?
not really but if you want i guess
Did Hitler like brown people?
No, he only like white people with blond hair and blue eyes.
What type of houses did people live in before 1948?
People lived in small houses
Presidents houses name?
The White House?
Ten people can paint 60 houses in 120 days so five people can paint 30 houses in how many days?
The answer is 120. If 10 people can paint 60 houses in 120 days, that means 5 people can paint 60 houses in 240 days (inverse proportion). Therefore, if 5 people were to paint 30 houses it would take 120 days.
What types of paint used in buildings?
generally people use heat reflecting colours for painting houses such as white colour.
Why do people use rocks to decorate their yards?
It's their Personal Choice. Just like why some people paint their houses yellow, others paint their houses red, or green...
Do the women or the men paint Ndebele houses?
The Ndebele people paint there houses to express their feelings.
When did the White House officially take the name White House?
It was after the War of 1812. In this time people didn't paint houses because paint was so expensive, but after the White House was burned by the British to cover the burn marks it was painted white. It was a natural thing for people to refer to it as the White House from that point since it was the only painted house in the area. The reference stuck so now we know it as the White House .
Ten people can paint 60 houses in 120 days so five people can paint 30 houses in how many day?
the correct answer is 120 days. You must analyze the relationship of people per house (10 people build 60 houses=6 houses per person over time span). 5 people would then build 30 houses in the exact same time frame.
Why do Chinese paint their faces white?
In traditional Chinese culture, white face makeup was worn in operas and theatrical performances to symbolize different character types and emotions. It allowed actors to convey emotions more effectively to the audience. Additionally, a pale complexion has historically been associated with wealth and status in Chinese society.
Why is the white house white in US?
In 1812 the British burned the executive mansion in Washington DC and to cover the burn marks it was painted white. Paint was very expensive in the 1800's so houses were not painted and to paint a whole house white was very unusual. Today the burn marks are still under the paint.
Why are Mexican houses white?
Because white paint is cheaper, and reflects a good proportion of solar heat, thus preventing the house's interior to overheat.
Who named the white house the white house?
No one named it the White House, but it happened after the burn marks were covered by white paint after the British burned it in 1812. To paint a house in the 1800's was very expensive and a whole house painted white would have stood out in undeveloped Washington DC. People began to refer to it as the "White House" so it came in general usage.
Why do Spaniards paint their houses white?
Spain has fairly intense sunlight. The color white reflects light fairly well, which means that the houses don't get so warm. You'll see it in neighboring countries like Greece too.
What culture of people paint their faces white?
Aboriginal people. They are Australian bush people.
