In some regions, the heat sometimes reaches such high temperatures that well-being and even health are undermined.
Deterioration in the quality of sleep, nausea, headaches, dehydration… in the elderly and frail, the consequences can even be dramatic.
Keeping your home cool then becomes imperative.
Very energy-intensive, air conditioning can quickly weigh on your energy costs, not to mention its significant environmental impact.
But there are several alternatives to bring freshness to your interior.
These small gestures that do a lot
If you do not have the time or the adequate budget to carry out work to keep your home cool, small simple gestures can help you.
First reflex: bring in the fresh air by opening your windows wide at night.
On the other hand, from the beginning of the morning until the evening, keep your shutters and windows closed to avoid letting in hot air and the sun's rays.
If you have blinds, lower them to protect your windows.
Another simple gesture: moisten your household linen as well as the floor of your home and your terrace.
For example, you can damp mop your tiles and spray cool water on your curtains.
On the furniture side, you can invest in a waterbed that will effectively absorb heat while you sleep.
Finally, limit as much as possible the use of electrical appliances which tend to give off a lot of heat when they are in operation.
Turn on only those you absolutely need, and unplug all others.
Greening your home: natural freshness
Another trick to lower the indoor temperature: plants.
The climbing plants on your walls, the trees in your garden and even the flowers on your balcony cool the atmosphere thanks to the phenomenon of evapotranspiration, where the water contained in the soil is released into the air by the plants.
If you are ready to undertake a major project, you can also choose to green your roof.
The concept is simple: it consists of covering your roof with a layer of vegetation, after having previously fitted it with a load-bearing structure and made it waterproof.
A green roof can reduce the temperature inside your home by 4°C and, good for the environment, it purifies the air by releasing oxygen.
Note: this solution is only possible if your roof is flat or very slightly sloping.
What work to do?
If you are ready to invest, you also have the possibility of carrying out certain works in order to preserve the freshness of your home.
First, keep in mind that a well-insulated house is better protected.
Double glazing, insulating materials and solar film will help you fight against heat loss.
You should also know that white, which reflects light rays, is the best color for exterior cladding in hot weather.
Repaint your facade in light tones or test the
“Cool roof” technique,
a white waterproofing membrane to be placed on the roof in order to gain a few degrees.
Finally, well systems, which bring fresh air from the ground into the home, have proven themselves over many years.
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