... June-July. So a traditionally hot August is ok by me.
One thing we've done to limit direct afternoon sun is to put up outdoor curtains. Even with AC it makes a difference.
What do you do to cool your home?
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... June-July. So a traditionally hot August is ok by me.
One thing we've done to limit direct afternoon sun is to put up outdoor curtains. Even with AC it makes a difference.
What do you do to cool your home?
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This spring, we installed radiant barrier in the attic. It is shiny metallic paper that reflects heat. It has made a difference this year.
Radiant barrier in the attic was definitely a smart move. That will pay off for years and years to come.
It's not quite so hot here, but then we have no AC at home. We have a window in the roof to get some air flow and my study is on the cooler north side.
Some houses have these turbine roof vents to help dissipate heat from the attic. https://www.homedepot.com/s/turbine%20roof%20vent?NCNI-5
Do you all have these in the UK?
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We are fortunate to have a lot of big trees in the yard. Some of them lost some branches and limbs in the hurricane, but they are still standing tall, and while we don't have as much shade since those limbs and branches are gone, it still helps.
On the windows that don't have the trees, we have sunscreens added on the outside. That helps, too.
Trees do make all the difference. We have plenty of trees on the east side so morning sun is more dappled than direct hit. There is a large tree on one part of the west side which offers some good shade, but the rest is full sun
Windows and terrace door has got to be open, shades and curtains drawn.
Sadly, there’s no air con 🌬️ nor any fans. Temps for the coming week are pushing 30 Celsius. 🥵
Strolls along the River Aire should provide some relief.
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When I was in Portland a few years back, I stayed at an AirBNB and was shocked there was not a single ceiling fan in sight. I slept with the window open to get some relief from the stagnant and still summer night.
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