Keeping cool doesn't have to mean an outrageous electricity bills. Plan ahead when building a new home, or make some changes that can keep your home cool to the existing structure.
- Coat the roof of the house with an energy efficient material that reflects the sun & blocks heat absorption.
- Paint the house a light colour. White, off-white and yellow reflect more sun than darker colours and absorb less heat.
- Paint the interior walls a light colour. If the walls are in a lot of sun, use a light colour paint to reflect the rays. The dark walls warm up a room much faster.
- Buy windows with reflective sun barrier that allow less heat into your home. Or invest in coating for your existing windows.
- Block the sun before it gets to the house by planting shade trees.
- Install shades on all windows. Open up the windows and get a breeze on those cool nights and mornings. Just shut the windows before it starts heating up outside.
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