A large part of the problem is people trying to get as much sun in the house as possible. If you don’t do that its still perfectly comfortable without AC. Just open the windows overnight and shut them in the morning.
Would like to get a reflective film for the windows to reduce the sun coming through though rather than just shutting the curtains as that still lets some heat in but its better than open curtains.
Oh, yeah? Must be nice to get some moving air in the summer. Here you never get a breeze with your 35°C. Windows were open all night? Enjoy a refreshing 28°C in the house for like an hour before it heats back up again.
You can get wall insulation that is, effectively a stiff bubble wrap made of milar foil. It’s not even that expensive I cut it to match windows, then used suction cuts to fix it in place.
It’s amazingly effective at keeping heat out. During the 45 degree weather, I barely had to use my air conditioner, to have a comfortable temperature.
The film allows you to still see out and get a bit of light and doesn’t result in your house looking like a drug den. I am aware of the foil though. How does it compare to tinfoil on cardboard?
I’ve not tried tin foil. The insulation seems to be more robust, and it wants to lie flat. It’s also optimised for IR reflection, tin foil isn’t.
Downside, it’s a near perfect blackout material. I only put them up when it’s going to be ridiculously hot, and only on the sun facing side of the house.
A large part of the problem is people trying to get as much sun in the house as possible. If you don’t do that its still perfectly comfortable without AC. Just open the windows overnight and shut them in the morning.
Would like to get a reflective film for the windows to reduce the sun coming through though rather than just shutting the curtains as that still lets some heat in but its better than open curtains.
Oh, yeah? Must be nice to get some moving air in the summer. Here you never get a breeze with your 35°C. Windows were open all night? Enjoy a refreshing 28°C in the house for like an hour before it heats back up again.
We are talking about UK weather aren’t we?
You can get wall insulation that is, effectively a stiff bubble wrap made of milar foil. It’s not even that expensive I cut it to match windows, then used suction cuts to fix it in place.
It’s amazingly effective at keeping heat out. During the 45 degree weather, I barely had to use my air conditioner, to have a comfortable temperature.
The film allows you to still see out and get a bit of light and doesn’t result in your house looking like a drug den. I am aware of the foil though. How does it compare to tinfoil on cardboard?
I’ve not tried tin foil. The insulation seems to be more robust, and it wants to lie flat. It’s also optimised for IR reflection, tin foil isn’t.
Downside, it’s a near perfect blackout material. I only put them up when it’s going to be ridiculously hot, and only on the sun facing side of the house.
Might give it a try, wonder how long before my cat decides its a scratch toy though. Another benefit to external window films.