Building rules have been focused on keeping warm in winter and saving on energy bills, not cooling down
  • tetris11@feddit.ukEnglish
    2·
    20 days ago

    Too many people in this country have no idea how to deal with heat. Our neighbours were actually complaining about how well insulated our homes are because they hadn’t figured out that you’re supposed to keep the blinds and windows closed during the day and open them only at night.

    Also shutting the windows facing the sun and opening the windows facing away from it. Too many people do not know how to do this

    • Daniel Quinn@lemmy.caEnglish
      7·
      20 days ago

      Yes and no. So long as the air temp outside is higher than the inside, you should close and shutter all windows regardless of the direct sunlight.

      • tetris11@feddit.ukEnglish
        1·
        20 days ago

        Very true. I tend to find that on average the air on the shade side does tend to be cooler, but yes ymmv