As we find ourselves in the midst of this heatwave homeowners of period properties, like others, will want to do all they can to ensure that their homes stay cool when it’s hot outside.
You could choose to go out and purchase a number of fans to have in each room, but if you don’t have (or want to buy) any fans, there are other ways to keep your home cool.
Close Blinds and Curtains
Blinds can act as an additional layer of protection against the heat. Between 11 am and 3 pm, when it is the hottest part of the day, it is worth closing your blinds and curtains, especially for any windows that receive direct sunlight during these hours. This will help prevent the light from outside increasing the temperatures within your house.
Open Windows and Doors
Make sure you open your windows when it is cooler outside than inside, to ensure you are not letting in the hot air. This normally means opening your windows in the night, but if your house is getting increasingly hot during the day, open your windows to cool the rooms down.
Also, what many people do not realise, is that sash windows are perfectly designed to help keep your house cooler in the summer. By opening both the top and bottom sashes, sash windows allow you to improve the circulation of air within your room, cooling down your property in the hot weather.
As well as windows, doors can also be a useful way to allow a cool breeze to run through your home when the temperature gauge starts rising. While French doors are always a popular option for connecting your indoor and outdoor spaces, if you want more control over the aperture of your door then timber sliding doors could be right for you.
If you find that your timber windows or doors won’t open properly, or are stiff, Sliding Sash Solutions can help repair or replace them for you.
Repairing Timber Windows
If problems with your windows are spotted early, windows can often be repaired, rather than replaced. Repairing windows is often cheaper than repairing them, and allows you to retain as many of the period features as possible.
Sliding Sash Solutions offer a wide choice of timber window refurbishment and repair services, including minor easing, maintenance and adjustment.
Repairing or refurbishing your windows will not only ensure that your windows open easily, but can also help reduce external noise levels, extend the window life, reduce dirt and dust, and improve security, while still retaining the historical integrity of your home.
Install Double Glazing
While double glazing for timber windows is normally associated with keeping your home warm, did you also know that double glazing can keep your home cool? The special gas or dry air that sits in the gap between the two panes of a double glazed window acts like a heat buffer and can work to keep the heat out of your home. So as well as offering you the chance to enjoy a warm and toasty home in the winter, double glazing also gives you the chance to enjoy a cool home in the warmer months.
Replacing Timber Windows
If your windows are beyond repair, or require a lot of repair work, replacing your windows may be the only or the cheapest long-term option. If your windows need replacing, Sliding Sash Solutions is able to manufacture bespoke timber windows to fit your individual requirements. This means that we can replicate any design or pattern, and adhere to listed building and conservation area requirements where necessary.
