With warmer weather on the way, residential park homes can sometimes feel like a bit of a sun trap. Because they are designed to be thermally efficient to keep you warm in winter, they can also hold onto that heat during a summer heatwave.
Here are the best, tried-and-tested strategies to keep your home comfortable:
1. The "Lockdown" Method (Daytime)
Close windows and doors: Keep them shut during the hottest part of the day (usually 10 am – 7 pm). It feels counterintuitive, but letting hot air in only makes it worse.
Draw the curtains/blinds: Use thermal or blackout blinds to reflect the sun's UV rays away from the glass. This is the single most effective way to stop the "greenhouse effect" inside your rooms.
2. The "Cross-Flow" Method (Night-time)
Open up after dark: Once the temperature outside drops below the temperature inside, throw open all windows and doors to create a cross-breeze.
The wet towel trick: If you are really struggling to sleep, hanging a damp sheet over an open window at night can help cool the air entering the room through evaporation.
3. Manage your Appliances
Turn it off: Modern electrical appliances (especially televisions, laptops, and large fridge-freezers) generate heat. Switch off what you aren’t using.
Cook smart: Avoid using the oven during the day. Try salads, use a slow cooker, or use an outdoor grill if you have one.
4. Ventilation
Extractors: Ensure your kitchen and bathroom extractor fans are working well; they are excellent for pulling hot, humid air out of the home quickly.
Here are the best, tried-and-tested strategies to keep your home comfortable:
1. The "Lockdown" Method (Daytime)
Close windows and doors: Keep them shut during the hottest part of the day (usually 10 am – 7 pm). It feels counterintuitive, but letting hot air in only makes it worse.
Draw the curtains/blinds: Use thermal or blackout blinds to reflect the sun's UV rays away from the glass. This is the single most effective way to stop the "greenhouse effect" inside your rooms.
2. The "Cross-Flow" Method (Night-time)
Open up after dark: Once the temperature outside drops below the temperature inside, throw open all windows and doors to create a cross-breeze.
The wet towel trick: If you are really struggling to sleep, hanging a damp sheet over an open window at night can help cool the air entering the room through evaporation.
3. Manage your Appliances
Turn it off: Modern electrical appliances (especially televisions, laptops, and large fridge-freezers) generate heat. Switch off what you aren’t using.
Cook smart: Avoid using the oven during the day. Try salads, use a slow cooker, or use an outdoor grill if you have one.
4. Ventilation
Extractors: Ensure your kitchen and bathroom extractor fans are working well; they are excellent for pulling hot, humid air out of the home quickly.