In my previous post about summer heat, I said that April was the hottest month here in Manila. I take back that statement because today was the hottest! (at least here in my place). Up until this time I have a headache because of the heat, I called it a day and stopped working and proceeded to go to a nearby mall. You see, our airconditioner is not working so the heat was really unbearable.
To prevent our readers suffering the same fate, here are a few ways to cool your house without using an airconditioner (aside from going to the mall). Readers who are planning to build a new house might find this tips useful as they can plan ahead of time:
a. Buy only rated windows (those with a low solar heat gain coefficient ratio) when you are planning to install them on the sunny side of your home.
b. Try not to bake or use an oven in hot days.
c. Insulate your walls, roofspace or attic.
d. Having bright colored roofs installed helps in minimizing heat.
e. Have a trellis or a shading device built on the sunny side of your home.
f. Replace your incandescent lamps and opt for CFL lighting fixtures. Incandescent lamps produce 90% of heat.
g. Install reflective window films on windows located at the sunny side of your home.
h. Plant trees on the sunny side of your home.
i. Ventilate your roofspace by using soffit vents, ridge vents, or mechanical ventilators.
j. Plan rooms that promote cross ventilation.
k. Buy a ceiling fan.
This post is similar to an article posted earlier.
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