Photo: VELUXWhether you're trying to reduce your carbon footprint and be more energy-conscious or simply want to survive the heat during the hot summer months, a variety of solutions can come to mind to keep your home cooler. As long as you choose the right way, you can effectively reduce the heat in your home without breaking a sweat or coming up with solutions that are either useless or downright dangerous.
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As the temperature rises outside and the heat in our homes increasingly interferes with sleep, work, or daily functioning, people come up with the most creative solutions to cool their homes. By searching the Internet, you may find DIY tips, including ice cubes, cool face and body sprays, or wet scrubs. And while some of them may sound great in theory, their implementation can end up creating dampness in the apartment, mold growth, increased bills, broken electronics, and a not-too-reduced temperature on the thermometer.
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In practice, it has been proven that the best way to keep your home comfortably cool is to prevent overheating. The suggestion that closing all the windows prevents the entry of hot summer air is not enough, while airing in the early morning hours and during the cold night hours can help to freshen the room. During the day, preventing the sun's rays from entering the home may be a smart idea, but it can be a more difficult task than it seems.
Blocking or controlling the heat entering your home can be a useful way to reduce heat and make a noticeable difference in the comfort of your living space. VELUX external meshes reduce the penetration of warm sun rays and maintain a comfortable temperature in the attic even during hot summer days. The transparent mesh preserves the view and allows light to pass through. On the other hand, exterior blinds can also reduce the heat coming in through the windows. Both outdoor mesh and outdoor blinds provide privacy and protection from direct sunlight. Meshes are easy to install and can be set up in minutes, so installing them is almost easier than devising some less effective at-home methods.
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So, if you decide to do something to prevent overheating in your home, choose safe and effective solutions and make sure your home is a more pleasant place instead of experimenting with DIY tips.
If that is not enough for you and you are looking for a way to bring nature into your home, then VELUX Nature Collection indoor blinds are the perfect solution for you. These blinds not only provide light control but are also made primarily from recycled materials, resulting in 50% less carbon dioxide emissions compared to other collections. The Nature collection is inspired by the peace and tranquility of nature, allowing you to decorate your interior with calm and gentle shades. Available in 8 new colors, including 4 light-blocking options and 4 transparent options, you can choose the light level that best suits your needs and control the amount of daylight that enters your home to your liking. With easy installation and smooth operation, VELUX Nature Collection blinds are a natural choice for more comfort and sustainability in your home.
ABOUT VELUX GROUP COMPANY
For more than 80 years, the VELUX Group has been creating a better living environment for people around the world, providing them with as much daylight and fresh air as possible thanks to its skylights. Our product range includes rooflights and modular skylights, decorative blinds, sun shading products, and external blinds, as well as installation and smart home solutions. These products help to ensure a healthy and sustainable indoor climate, both for work and study as well as for play and pleasure. We operate globally, with sales and manufacturing operations in more than 38 countries and approximately 12,500 employees worldwide. VELUX Group is owned by VKR Holding A/S, a limited company that is wholly owned by non-profit charitable foundations (THE VELUX FOUNDATIONS) and family. In 2021, VKR Holding had a total revenue of EUR 3.5 billion, and THE VELUX FOUNDATIONS donated EUR 244 million in charitable donations.
You can find more information about the VELUX Group company at velux.rs
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