The main cooling control of their home is their design. A well-designed home takes into account the orientation of the house for most of the prevailing directions Wind and promote favorable summer breezes.
Window sizes and placement also affect cooling in summer. If windows are and size and can be opened during the hot summer afternoons and create a fresh breeze that flows throughout the house.
The orientation of your house and features such as the shading of windows and blinds, canopies effect of sunlight is captured, a targeted house taking advantage of the sun at different times of day and during different seasons. Ensure that windows are big enough to capture free solar energy, but small enough to avoid unnecessary overheating in summer. The smaller windows also reduce excessive heat loss at night, especially during the colder months.
Room location is important. By placing the rooms that the family lives on the side of the house which naturally makes the best use of the sun summer, which will improve the amount of free solar heat your home, naturally, receives. Make sure your deck also receives sun during the times you want. Most people love to spend a few hours on deck at the end of the day. A deck built to capture the afternoon sun and protected from wind can be used almost as another 'room', perfect for summer holidays!
The thermal mass of your home is a key component of passive design work like a sponge to absorb excess heat during the day and released later in the evening. Simple measures, such as replacing the carpet with ceramic tiles summer sun to maintain a cool temperature constant throughout the day and night. But keep in mind: thermal mass does not replace good insulation. Both go hand and work best in combination.
If you do not have a lot of thermal mass available, for example in a house with hardwood floors in suspension, Overheating can be a problem. External sun shades and candles can be installed to supplement the orientation of your home and help with cooling. Tinted windows in position correct can also reduce the amount of solar heat entering the house.
Finally, there are many cooling products available, ie air conditioning units and fans. Commonly referred to as active cooling systems offer a constant temperature, while at the same time, clean and deodorize the air, resulting in a healthier living environment for the whole family. To maximize energy efficiency and ensure optimum comfort of home, right the House recommend that the units of air conditioners and fans are used as "extras" the support of his house built in passive cooling design features.
And remember, good insulation not only keep heat in during winter, but also keeps unwanted heat in summer, reducing its air conditioning bill.
About the Author:
Albrecht Stoecklein is the Technical Marketing Executive for Right House, the only New Zealand company that provides independent advice, supplies an extensive range of products and installs everything for an energy-efficient home. For more information, visit www.righthouse.co.nz
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Energy Efficient Homes Stay Cool in Summer
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