It's too hot :(

squerble said:
Yea - insulation stops the transfer of heat, so it works both ways. But then we have big windows with solar glass that let in/amplify the heat as much as possible :D hence the need for external shutters. Honestly, stopping of direct sunlight before it hits the windows would stop so much heat getting into more modern/well insulated houses.
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Agree, I think you can get some special glass / coatings that reflect the heat a bit but better not to have the sun hit the glass in the first place.
 
Chillr said:
thanks for the info, what sort of cost was something like you had done.
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Loft insulation and full boarding was £3k and the external wall insulation was £2k but that was done as part of a re-render of the house which was £5k on top. We have solid walls so you wouldn’t need it if you have cavity walls.

Stu999 said:
Agree, I think you can get some special glass / coatings that reflect the heat a bit but better not to have the sun hit the glass in the first place.
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A little reflective tint to the patio windows can help. We have that on ours as well.
 
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Went to Currys, Homebase and Wickes just so I can check out the Meaco fans they've got on their website. The selection at every store was abysmal, with 1-2 generic makes and thats it. Came home and ordered a Meaco 1056 from JL for £109 due on Tuesday.
 
Kainz said:
Went to Currys, Homebase and Wickes just so I can check out the Meaco fans they've got on their website. The selection at every store was abysmal, with 1-2 generic makes and thats it. Came home and ordered a Meaco 1056 from JL for £109 due on Tuesday.
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That’s a really good fan. It’s a little large compared to others but it really shifts air and is very quiet.
 
Kainz said:
Went to Currys, Homebase and Wickes just so I can check out the Meaco fans they've got on their website. The selection at every store was abysmal, with 1-2 generic makes and thats it. Came home and ordered a Meaco 1056 from JL for £109 due on Tuesday.
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If you could I'd be interested to know what you make of it when you get it. I'm considering the same model, but it's expensive and I'm a bit sceptical that it's worth it.
 
32C here and want to die. Though its been too hot all week, today takes the biscuit.

My Dad has gone for a drive so he can have some air con, I wonder how many others have done the same? Don't tell the just stop oil lot lol.
 
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