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Unused rooms, heat storage and heat transfer

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karmalady Mon 29-Jun-26 08:33:55

I have been wondering why it has been so difficult to reduce temperatures upstairs and have just found the source.

My wardrobe is too warm, the warmth is transferring from the back wall, which is the shared wall with my currently closed, unused and fully tiled bathroom. Ditto my closed up spare bedroom which is on the other side of the opposite wall in the bathroom

All the wood in that spare bedroom is as warm as the walls and the inside wardrobes are very warm too

Remedy is now to open all the `closed off` doors and the windows in those and other unused closed- off rooms. Best now while the temperature outside is lower and skies cloudy. My loft hatch is open for a while, unless the sun shines on it and certainly will be open for tonight and a few more nights

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Whitewavemark2 Mon 29-Jun-26 16:24:15

We needs exterior blinds that are used in Mediterranean countries.

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karmalady Mon 29-Jun-26 17:37:17

Whitewavemark2

We needs exterior blinds that are used in Mediterranean countries.

Not feasible for most if windows open outwards

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karmalady Mon 29-Jun-26 17:43:52

I won`t be testing today, that bubblewrap was old and good quality, still on the roll and I probably bought for moving in 2019. . It has been cloudy all day, I need strong sun to do a worthwhile test

The amazon triplast I ordered came today, it is utter flimsy rubbish and has already been returned

I have now ordered bubblewrap greenhouse insulation, good quality, double laminated, it cost a lot more and it has 20mm bubbles but will last for years

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karmalady Mon 29-Jun-26 17:51:02

From Harrods horticultural because the width suits my windows better, I can cut 2 from one width. It is 0.75m wide and lots of good reviews

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HelterSkelter1 Mon 29-Jun-26 17:52:45

We can award ourselves Blue Peter badges or a Brownie I Insulated my Home badge.

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AmberGran Mon 29-Jun-26 18:06:22

Has anyone tried solar film on their windows? If so, did it make a difference?

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NotSpaghetti Mon 29-Jun-26 19:31:27

Yes.
Upthread.
My daughter and someone else.

Not perfect but makes life bearable!

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MT62 Mon 29-Jun-26 19:52:13

fancyflowers

Our living room faces north and there are really big trees on the pavement outside, so the room is always shady. However, with the temperatures we've been getting, it still warms up uncomfortably during the day.

We are looking at good quality dans to buy before the next heat wave arrives in a couple of weeks. Does anyone have any recommendations?

What are Dans? FF

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MT62 Mon 29-Jun-26 19:55:43

AmberGran

Has anyone tried solar film on their windows? If so, did it make a difference?

A relative has had their windows done, bedrooms & landing windows. Modern house with tall glass windows, so really hot in the summer.
They like it & say it’s made a difference.

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MT62 Mon 29-Jun-26 19:58:01

I could do with that uv filter film on my conservatory windows as I think one side of my face is starting to get lines.

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MT62 Mon 29-Jun-26 20:00:26

Just realised Fans Fancy flowers.
I thought you meant some kind of blind.
Try the Meaco website, or John Lewis.
I really like mine.

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