Summertime is for enjoying the sun and the heat, but unfortunately that heat follows you into your home. The day goes by, the house gets stuffy, you start to sweat, and before you know it, you’re turning on the AC. On really hot days, even the AC is not enough to cool our homes. Especially during the summer month this is a frequent occurrence, causing our electricity bills to really spike. Solar Art has come up with a few tips to keeping your house cool without resorting to the air conditioning:
Before we get into tips, lets start with why our homes get so hot anyway. Windows can be a major source of joy in our homes. They make the room brighter, give fantastic views, and add elegance to decor. Sadly, they also permit the sun’s radiation to enter a home. Heat builds up and it can’t escape, which is why rooms can get really hot and stuffy. We combat this we resort to the air conditioning, which will keep us comfortable in the short term, but our wallets are going to suffer.
Believe it or not, running the air conditioning isn’t the only way to cool your home. The key to using less cooling energy is to keep the sunlight from entering your home at all. One way to accomplish this is by hanging curtains. While that is an option, we shouldn't have to live our lives in the dark, especially during the summer. Not every window is suited to curtains, either: those skylights or decorative windows around your door also increase your energy bill.
Solar film from Solar Art is a hassle-free option that consumes zero energy while blocking sunlight and preventing heat build-up: a win-win solution. The films can be applied to any window, are low-maintenance, and block up to 63% of heat, while never obstructing your views or darkening your room. This means you might not have to turn on your air conditioning at all. Solar film comes in a variety of different options, all of which will give your home a modern and clean look. Keep your windows, enjoy the sun, make your summer more comfortable, and use your AC less.
So there you have it. When the warm summer months come around, you now have a few options to turn to before resorting to your air conditioning. Solar Art helps homeowners reduce heat in their homes everyday. If you think solar film is right for you, contact us today for a free quote!