As we finally move out of the damp and dreary winter months and begin to see the signs of spring on the horizon, we are all looking forward to a bit of warmer weather.
However, as summer approaches it can often be hard to keep your home cool, leading to an uncomfortable and humid living environment.
Luckily, there are a number of simple ways to help keep your home at a cool comfortable temperature letting you relax and enjoy the nice weather without the fear of overheating.
Installing new windows
Windows are a critical factor in your home’s heat transfer level.
Energy efficient windows will keep your home nice and cool during the warmer months, whist preventing heat from escaping during the winter, saving you money on your heating bills.
New double or triple glazed windows from a respected installer come equipped with a smart E-coating that prevents heat from breaching the multiple layers of glass maintaining a different temperature on the interior and exterior panes.
Many people see this as quite an expensive step to take to keep your home cool, but it is highly effective and installing new double glazing Edinburg has a huge range of other benefits such as increasing security and freshening up the look of your home.
You will also more than make back the initial installation cost over your window’s lifespan through reduced heating bills that come as a benefit of improved insulation and the lack of electricity used on fans and air conditioning during the summer.
Installing French Doors
Keeping a fresh breeze through your home is crucial to maintaining a cool home during periods of hot weather and will prevent the air from becoming too humid.
When opening windows alone is not quite cutting it, having French patio doors installed on your property can be a great way to increase airflow.
Beyond this, French doors are a wonderful feature to have, creating a seamless link between your interior and outdoor space.
Modern French doors come in a huge range of styles and colours thanks to the wonders of uPVC frames and whatever look you are going for in your home, there will be a French door that suits it perfectly.
Use Fans to Circulate Air
You may have heard that having fans in your home is pointless as all you are doing is circulating already warm air and are not actually cooling the room down.
Whilst it is true that most fans themselves do not generate cool air, when combined with other factors they can certainly be an effective tool.
If you open up your windows and doors, fans can be used to more effectively circulate cool air through the home and make sure that breezes reach all areas of the property.
Close your Curtains
Given the fact that warm weather in Scotland is such a luxury, closing your curtains may seem counterproductive.
However, keeping unused rooms in the shade, or rooms that are susceptible to overheating, by simply closing the curtains during the peak of the day can help prevent your home from becoming too warm.
Hydrate
Keeping your house cool is one thing but keeping your body cool is the key to staying comfortable when inside your home during the summer.
Drinking plenty of water and other cold drinks is a great way to achieve this, as are ice lollies, water fights, and other water-based activities.
Having cold showers can also provide instant relief from humidity, and help to cool your body down for the rest of the day’s activities.
Stay Awake
In hot weather, taking a daytime nap is always an attractive option but even that falling asleep during the night can be extremely difficult in humid conditions this may be a bad idea.
Staying awake during the day by using techniques to cool yourself down will make it a lot easier to get to sleep at night and remove one of the major inconveniences of warm weather.
Wearing light clothing made of cotton or other breathable materials is another way to make sleeping in warm environment more bearable, as well as fitting your bed with cotton sheets and using a lighter duvet.
Contact The Advanced Group
By far the most effective ways to keep you and your family cool during the spring and summer involve having energy efficient doors and windows in place.
The Advanced Group are one of Scotland’s leading providers of double and triple glazed uPVC windows and doors, all featuring smart UV ray protection and heat repelling technology.
To speak to our expert sales team about any of our products or to arrange a free survey, contact us today by phone on 08000 502 502, or fill out our contact form.
