Summer is here and it’s hot and humid in Duluth, Georgia. You may be anxiously finding ways to keep your house cooler during the day so you don’t have to run your air conditioner as much. CHC Glass and Mirror has some suggestions below that will help reduce the heat coming through your windows and keep the interior portion of your home more comfortable.
Indoor Window Treatments
It may be time to replace your indoor window treatments. If you have light drapes that don’t do a good job of blocking the sun’s heat, it’s time to buy new curtains that are designed to keep the hot air outside and the cool air inside. These curtains also work well in the winter when you want to keep the cool air outside and the hot air inside. You may also consider replacing broken blinds to ensure that the sunlight isn’t coming through the broken slats.
Outdoor Window Treatments
If you’ve been thinking about sprucing up the exterior of your home, outdoor window awnings above all of the windows will not only give it an adorable look but also help prevent the sun from beating through the window panes. Landscaping is another way you can help shade your home from the sun’s light. You can plant trees that will give you plenty of shade through your windows and sliding doors to help keep the inside cool.
Window Sealing
Your windows may be letting in hot air without you even realizing it. If the windows are not sealed properly around the frames, hot air is seeping into your home and cold air is seeping out. It is important to make sure that your windows are sealed properly. One way to tell if you have hot air seeping in is to carefully hold a lit candle in front of a closed window. If the flame flickers, there is air coming through the window even though it is closed. The problem could be around the window frame or it could be old and loose window panes.
New Panes
If the problem is the window panes, it’s time to replace them. You may not realize this but another issue that keeps your house hotter is single-paned windows. If your window panes are only single panes, you’ve got a lot more heat coming through the window than you would if you had double-paned windows. Now may be the perfect time to redo your home’s windows to not only keep the indoor cooler but also increase the value in your home.
CHC Glass and Mirror in Duluth, GA, can help. Give us a call today.
