August 12th 2024.
Do you enjoy letting natural light in through your windows? It's a well-known fact that the British people eagerly anticipate the arrival of warmer weather, only to then complain that it's "too hot" as soon as it arrives. And today, as the UK braces for what may be the hottest day of the year, we can expect plenty of grumbling about the heat. Not only are we feeling the heat ourselves, but our homes are also being affected, turning our living rooms into saunas and making it difficult to sleep in the bedroom. Some of us who work from home may even find ourselves missing the air-conditioned comfort of an office, if only for a brief moment.
With the hot weather here to stay, many of us will be looking for ways to keep cool. But the question on everyone's mind is: should we keep our windows open or closed? The answer is not as straightforward as we may think, especially during a heatwave.
As a general rule, it's best to keep your windows open if the temperature outside is cooler than the temperature inside. However, there is no set rule for keeping windows open or closed during hot weather. At night, when the temperature tends to drop, it's usually cooler outside than in your house, so keeping your windows open can help let in some cool air. Just make sure to use a net curtain or something to keep pesky mosquitoes and flies out.
But as the day heats up, it may be better to keep your windows closed and use curtains or blinds to keep the sun's rays out. This can help prevent your home from heating up even more. So, how can you tell if it's hotter inside or outside? The best way is to have a thermometer in both places and act accordingly.
According to the NHS, it's important to keep rooms that face the sun as shaded as possible during a heatwave. This can be achieved by closing your blinds or curtains. Experts from energy company 100Green also suggest opening windows at opposite ends of your home to create a draft and allow for better air circulation. You can even hang a damp sheet in front of an open window to cool the air as it enters your home.
However, it's also important to consider safety and security when leaving windows open. It's best not to leave windows open when you're away from home, and to be cautious about leaving them open at night, especially if you live on the ground floor. Share your thoughts and tips in the comments below.
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