How to keep cool in a heatwave
This year we have seen unprecedented temperatures. With global warming, meaning that the average temperature has risen by 1 degree, it is no wonder that people are looking for ways to keep themselves cool in their homes and office buildings. One such solution is the use of Brise Soleil like the ones from alusystems.uk. These help to prevent the sunlight from directly entering a building and can therefore keep the internal space cool.
Here are some other ways you can keep your home or office environment cool in a heatwave.
Avoid being in the sun between 11 am and 3 pm on a daily basis. The best thing that you can do if you want to get some shade indoors is to turn off any non-essential lights and electrical equipment as they can produce a lot of heat.
It is suggested to close the curtains in the morning or afternoon when they are exposed to the sunlight, even if dark curtains or metal blinds are capable of absorbing heat. It is recommended that you replace these or put reflective material between them and the window opening.
During the day, keep windows that are exposed to sunlight closed, and in the evening, when the temperature has dropped, open windows so that the inside air can circulate freely.
If you go out in the sun, wear light, loose-fitting clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and take water with you, and try to stay in the shade as much as possible.
