With the arrival of heat, the demand for an effective method is multiplied to deal with high temperatures, especially at night, when rest can be disturbed by excess heat indoors.
During the summer months, it is common to see people opening doors and windows to let some fresh air enter. However, this practice may not always be the most effective to keep the house fresh.
According to Joseph Holman, gate and windows expert and executive director of Green Doors, there is a more effective way to combat heat, inspired by an unsuspected environment: a cave.
The theory of the “caveman”
This idea, nicknamed Holman as a “cave man method”, is based on the observation that the caves remain fresh even during heat waves, thanks to their darkness and absence of direct sun exposure.
According to As, Holman explains that, as in a cave, also in our homes it is possible to reduce heat if we avoid sunlight and warm air from outside.
Closed doors and windows in critical hours
To put this method into practice, the first rule is to keep doors and windows closed during the hottest hours of the day. Direct sunlight should be blocked as much as possible.
Even lighting contributes to the heat
In addition, the expert suggests turning off the lights, as they also contribute to the warming of the environments, albeit more subtly.
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Even if the house is in shadow, opening the windows during the heat peak can be counterproductive, as it allows hot air that aggravates the thermal sensation.
According to Holman, many people believe that natural ventilation brings relief, but at certain times of the day this may have the opposite effect, especially if the outside temperature is higher than the interior.
Keep the house like a cave
The suggestion is to adopt habits that keep the interiors in penumbra and with the minimum thermal exchanges with the outside environment.
Permanent solutions to heat
For those looking for longer solutions, Holman recommends investing in window -reflecting films that help block solar heat.
Another option pointed out by the expert involves the installation of integrated blinds, which allow more effective control of brightness and temperature throughout the day.
These measures not only improve comfort at home, but also contribute to reducing dependence on air conditioning systems, becoming a more economical and ecological option.
Specialist’s Final Council
“If you want to protect your long -term heat home, it would recommend investing in a window -panting film to reflect heat, as well as install integrated blinds as a smart way to control temperature,” concludes Holman, quoted by.
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