With the arrival of the summer heat, everyone is looking for ways to keep the house cool without increasing electricity bills. The key is to avoid sunlight and warmth as much as possible, and make sure your house is away from sunlight. From choosing the right blind to keeping the house dark and taking certain steps to reduce direct sunlight, there are things you can do to keep the house cool.
This article shares some tips that are mainly about using window care to make your house as cool as possible in the summer. In order to reduce heat leakage inside the house, it is very important to choose the right type of roller blinds. Here are some roller blinds suitable for summer months.
1. Fabric roller blinds or traditional blinds
This is a popular roller blind fabric choice among homeowners looking for solutions that look elegant and soft in the summer. When choosing fabric roller blinds or traditional blinds, the following factors should be considered:
The fabric must be chosen carefully. Although linen and cotton are very light and can block sunlight, they cannot provide sufficient heat insulation and will cause some cold air in the house to eventually seep out. Roller blinds made of heavier fabrics such as velvet are a good choice to completely block the sun and keep the room cool. However, remember to open them after sunset to let the night breeze.
For roller blind fabrics used in summer, neutral light colors or bright and medium-toned soft tones are the best colors. In order to further reduce the temperature inside the house, please choose a medium-toned sunscreen roller blind. As we all know, this fabric can reduce the heat absorption inside the house by 33%. Different opening factors have different effects.
Roller blinds should be hung as close to the window as possible to reduce heat loss, and should fall on the window sill or floor. To keep it in place, you can add tape or Velcro on the side to make it stick to the wall. All of these preventive measures can play the best role and reduce heat loss by up to 25%.
2. Insulated honeycomb shadow
These shadows are made of folded materials that are stacked on top of the windows and resemble an accordion due to their honeycomb cross section. These shadows have honeycomb-like air pockets that reduce heat conduction through the windows.
Some of the advantages of insulated honeycomb shades are:
Because it provides high insulation, it can greatly reduce electricity bills and increase the resale value of the house.
They can also protect your privacy and comfort, because these opaque but lightweight curtains cannot see through and keep the heat away.
Choose a honeycomb shade that operates on the side rails for maximum practicality in the summer because it is the most effective way to maximize the R value of the window.
3. Plain weave roller blind
Plain weave roller blinds or vertical roller blinds are the most effective in reducing heat gain. Adjustable slats help to take the heat out of your house, but also allow the cold air in the house to dissipate. The best way to reduce heat absorption in summer for plain or vertical roller blinds is as follows:
Choose high-reflectivity blind and close them completely in summer. This will greatly reduce the heat absorption in the house.
Do not use vertical roller blinds in summer, instead use Roman blinds and blackout roller blinds made of lightweight and reflective fabric. Since these usually fit the window sill perfectly and are as close as possible to the window, the heat loss is minimal.
Choose fabric, weave, color and fabric weight carefully to get the best thermal performance. Blackout roller blind fabrics are best for protecting your privacy, blocking direct sunlight and darkening the room.
If preventing heat increase is the homeowner’s top priority, use a combination of roller blinds, because doing so will have the greatest effect.
Post time: Sep-18-2020