I’m not talking about having a funky retro home or awesome bachelor pad here! No, instead this post is all about temperature management in the home and what you can do to control it at both ends of the spectrum. Something that is worthwhile doing as it can not only make your house a more pleasant place to live but save you money too. Read on to find out more.
Thermal curtains
One way that you can regulate the temperature in your home efficiently is by picking the right window dressings. Yes, transparent voile looks lovely, but they aren’t the most efficient way to keep the heat in during the winter, or even stop the heat penetrating your room during the summer.
In fact, it’s much better to use thick, specially designed thermal curtains for this task. After all, it costs money to heat or cool a room, and by buying some reasonably priced blackout curtains, you can save a fortune, as well as make your home space much more comfortable during extremes of weather.
Triple glazing
A massive part of controlling the temperature in your home is the type of window that you have. Old style windows with wooden frame and a single pane of glass are the least energy efficient because they do not create enough of a barrier between the outside and inside of your home. This lack of barrier results in natural movement of heat between the inside and outside, making it very difficult to, maintain a constant temperature in the room.
However, manufacturers and most builders have long since dropped this type of window for triple glazed ones instead. The additional layers of glass act as insulation and help to maintain the temperature in the room. Once again meaning that it is easier to keep cold or warm because not so much of the air that is at the right temperature is being lost.
The right window can make all the difference in home temperature control.
Screen doors
Another smart strategy for controlling the temperature within your home in to install what is known as a screen door or a security screen. These are mesh screens that experts will fit over the regular doors, the idea being that you can keep the doors open in the summer to provide a cooling breeze and not compromise the security of your home at the same time.
Of course, you will need to get some tips for buying security screens before making your purchase. After all, as most families will want to make sure they choose the most secure option, so they can use their screen door overnight and still, have peace of mind.
Ceiling fans
Ceiling fans are something else you may wish to consider if you are looking to regulate the temperature in your home. Naturally, they are best suited to keeping a warm area cold, as their rotation moves air about and provides a breeze.
However, before deciding to install a ceiling fan, it’s important to look at the dimensions of the room that you wish to do this in. Such spaces need to be tall enough that no one will be in danger of hitting their head on the fan when it is in use.
Also, as ceiling fans are often large and cumbersome items, it is vital that they do not overwhelm the room and ruin the aesthetics and ambiance that you have worked so hard to create.
Air conditioning
One of the most popular temperature control methods for the home is air conditioning. Air conditioning is a system where air from outside is brought in from outside and cooled before being released into your home. Many people that live in hot climates already have such systems, and rely on them daily to control the temperature in their home, especially during the warmest times of the year.
Although, others query whether the cost of installation and running is too high for air conditioning to be an economical way of managing temperature. Certainly, the cost of installing and maintenance can be high, and when you add running costs to this, it can make air conditioning seem more like a luxury, especially in locations where they can do without it for most of the year.
With that in mind to help you make your decision, it can be useful to watch a video like the one below and research the cost versus benefit issue in more depth.
Glass film
Glass film, also known as Solar Film is an additional method of temperature control used in the home. The film is tinted and applied to windows, and it prevents a large portion of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays entering the building and warming up the air.
It also reduces sun glare which is an added benefit as it can mean that your home environment is much more comfortable no matter how bright the day is outside.
Underfloor heating
One of the most substantial developments in home temperature regulation is underfloor heating, as it tends to be a lot more efficient than the regular type of radiator heating. The reason for this is that the heat is more easily dispersed around the room, meaning less is needed to raise the temperature to an acceptable level and keep it that way.
Before installing such a heating system in your home, it is worth remembering in that there are two types on the market. The first type is water based, with hot water running through pipes installed under the floor. The second type is electrical element based and is where the elements are controlled by an electrical charge. Each type is often be suited to some properties, in particular, so do your homework before you sign on the dotted line.
Infrared heating
Last of all, if controlling your home temperature is a hot topic then it’s also worth considering infrared heating. This is one of the newest methods of home heating on the market. It is also incredibly efficient.
The reason that it is so economical is that the system works by directing heats to specific areas of the home. In this way you have much more control over the precise temperature of your environment and a lot less energy is wasted in maintaining a constant level of heat across the entire space.
Therefore infrared heating is a good choice too to consider if you are looking to stabilise your homes inner temperature, no matter what the weather is doing outside.