5 things you can
do to help prepare
for a heatwave.
Check fans and
air-conditioners are
working well and get
them serviced
Being able to cool your home during a heatwave is crucial. Make sure everything is working before you enter the summer months.
Choose curtains that
can reflect heat
Use curtains with pale linings in rooms that get a lot of sunlight to help reflect the heat.
Think about adding
shutters or shading to
windows that face west
The sun sets in the west which is why rooms that face this way often become the hottest. Consider putting shading, such as external blinds or shutters, on windows in rooms that face in this direction.
Prepare a cool room
in your house
Use air conditioning, fans, curtains and blinds to create a cool room in your home for when a heatwave is at its most intense.
Make sure your house
can properly manage
its temperature
without compromising
security
Insulation in the ceiling and walls is a great way to do this and will help keep your house cool.
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