| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Using sash windows best to keep cool | |
| Posted by: | Philippa Bond | |
| Date/Time: | 23/07/18 19:40:00 |
| I think it works - as well as having more air movement throughout the house - but you do have to be sure that you aren't leaving yourself vulnerable to thieves. When we moved in our downstairs sash windows had had bolts set at different levels on our sash windows which allowed choice. Our upstairs new sash windows then had locks put where there isn't enough space to open them top and bottom. I'm not sure why. They are far less vulnerable. Maybe it was because I wasn't at the time aware of the info in that article (which I have also seen from another university) and just relied on the locksmith. Does anyone have opening lockable fanlights above their front doors? I think this would be a great idea to create more air movement from front to back of the house. There are other great ideas for keeping cool if you look on the internet including putting your sheets in the freezer but I don't think I can cope with that. One I read yesterday suggested taking a cold rather than hotwater bottle to bed with you. I don't think the answer is to immediately buy electrical equipment which itself actually creates heat too - especially when you are living in a building where you can open the windows. |