Summer is always the most awaited season because it means vacationing on the beach, but now it is one of the most dreaded because the temperatures can range from unbearable to record-high. Because of climate change, it isn’t safe anymore to stay under the sun for prolonged periods of time because of health risks like heat stroke, exhaustion or dehydration. For people who are high risks for these heat-related illnesses, it is best to stay indoors. Here are some ways on how to keep your home cool in summer:
1. Insulation. While most people think insulation is solely to keep heat IN, it is also an effective way of keeping the heat OUT. Sometimes, temperatures are high enough that when you open a window or have a faulty one, heat can easily enter your house thus rendering your air conditioning useless. Take a look at this report about record-high temperatures on sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com:
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — The Bay Area saw record high temperatures in several places Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Downtown San Francisco saw temperatures reach 88 degrees, surpassing the previous record of 87 degrees set in 1922.
San Francisco International Airport saw temperatures reach 90 degrees. The previous high set in 2006 was 87 degrees.
2. Switch off unused appliances. Appliances around the house can still generate heat even if they’re only on standby so to avoid internal heat gains, switch them off or unplug them.
3. Reduce indoor humidity. Because humidity makes air feel warmer, make sure to turn on ventilation fans to extract warm, moist air or invest in a de-humidifier.
San Francisco’s bay area is making headlines because it is surpassing its own temperature record. Before it goes even higher, you should consider replacement windows in San Francisco that do a great job in insulating your home and keeping the heat out.
Renewal by Andersen of San Francisco replacement windows has already achieved manufacturing the best insulated windows through their innovative and patented Fibrex™ composite material crafted to allow a tighter fit between frame and pane for larger views and superior sealing. You won’t only conserve energy and lower your electricity bills but you will also be comfortable throughout the hot summer season.
(Article Excerpt from Bay Area Sees Record Highs Shattered In Heat Wave, sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com, May 14, 2014)
