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Cooling down your house in this heat
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Got told this tip a few years ago and it does work. With how good loft insulation is these days heat is now being trapped inside the house much more eficently which in this hot weather can be a killer to sleep in.
Simple solution if you have one open your loft hatch. It will allow the hot air to escape past the insulation lowering the temperature.
If you dont have a loft or loft hatch sorry you will need to take a hammer to the ceiling. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I don't have an opening window in my bedroom. Now imagine that in this heat !
If your renting fella get onto your landlord that's illegal."
My bedroom window is into another room, so even if the window did open, I'd only end up in another room |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Out of interest, what are the fire regs for a rented property ?
I rent a one bed flat above a shop so the only exit door is at the back of the property.
The living room (at the front of the property) has windows that only open at the top and the bathroom window is the same.
So the only way out is through the back door.
I've been here 10 years and never had issues with insurance etc
Despite its unconventional layout, it is a lovely flat with massive rooms - much nicer than many purpose built new builds I've been in |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Out of interest, what are the fire regs for a rented property ?
I rent a one bed flat above a shop so the only exit door is at the back of the property.
The living room (at the front of the property) has windows that only open at the top and the bathroom window is the same.
So the only way out is through the back door.
I've been here 10 years and never had issues with insurance etc
Despite its unconventional layout, it is a lovely flat with massive rooms - much nicer than many purpose built new builds I've been in "
You would have to smash a window to get out. That doesn't sound safe.
I can't open my loft hatch,the bogeyman lives up there  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I don't have an opening window in my bedroom. Now imagine that in this heat !
If your renting fella get onto your landlord that's illegal.
My bedroom window is into another room, so even if the window did open, I'd only end up in another room "
Wow I'd seriously look into that mate every upstairs room should have a window to the outside to use as an emergency escape. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Out of interest, what are the fire regs for a rented property ?
I rent a one bed flat above a shop so the only exit door is at the back of the property.
The living room (at the front of the property) has windows that only open at the top and the bathroom window is the same.
So the only way out is through the back door.
I've been here 10 years and never had issues with insurance etc
Despite its unconventional layout, it is a lovely flat with massive rooms - much nicer than many purpose built new builds I've been in
You would have to smash a window to get out. That doesn't sound safe.
I can't open my loft hatch,the bogeyman lives up there "
You sure it's not just one of the forum regulars making themselves at home.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Got told this tip a few years ago and it does work. With how good loft insulation is these days heat is now being trapped inside the house much more eficently which in this hot weather can be a killer to sleep in.
Simple solution if you have one open your loft hatch. It will allow the hot air to escape past the insulation lowering the temperature.
If you dont have a loft or loft hatch sorry you will need to take a hammer to the ceiling."
Open upstairs Windows and close upstairs curtains to prevent radiant heat. Admittedly my house was 28degrees upstairs and 24 downstairs today with windows and bi fold doors open. I even started to burn my feet on the patio. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Out of interest, what are the fire regs for a rented property ?
I rent a one bed flat above a shop so the only exit door is at the back of the property.
The living room (at the front of the property) has windows that only open at the top and the bathroom window is the same.
So the only way out is through the back door.
I've been here 10 years and never had issues with insurance etc
Despite its unconventional layout, it is a lovely flat with massive rooms - much nicer than many purpose built new builds I've been in
You would have to smash a window to get out. That doesn't sound safe.
I can't open my loft hatch,the bogeyman lives up there
You sure it's not just one of the forum regulars making themselves at home. "
I made sure no one can find me on here  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Got told this tip a few years ago and it does work. With how good loft insulation is these days heat is now being trapped inside the house much more eficently which in this hot weather can be a killer to sleep in.
Simple solution if you have one open your loft hatch. It will allow the hot air to escape past the insulation lowering the temperature.
If you dont have a loft or loft hatch sorry you will need to take a hammer to the ceiling."
Not sure upstairs would appreciate that!  xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm working in Iraq, it's 50 degrees here. Count yourselves lucky lol
Better you than me iv seen the spiders they get out there."
And that is why I will never join the army. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My daughter lives in a brand new eco efficient,green living apartment (we call it a flat). It's toasty in winter but in hot weather her lounge/open kitchen is a sauna. Even with the balcony doors and kitchen window wide open it's hot,and the millions of flying things can get in. |
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By *eeeee7Woman
over a year ago
over yonder |
"Out of interest, what are the fire regs for a rented property ?
I rent a one bed flat above a shop so the only exit door is at the back of the property.
The living room (at the front of the property) has windows that only open at the top and the bathroom window is the same.
So the only way out is through the back door.
I've been here 10 years and never had issues with insurance etc
Despite its unconventional layout, it is a lovely flat with massive rooms - much nicer than many purpose built new builds I've been in "
there has to be an escape at opposite ends of the house, if all on one level. if its upstairs downstairs must be an opening window in every room |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Modern houses have little useable thermal mass to store heat, so heat up quickly on heat waves. This is going to be an increasing problem as temperatures increase. |
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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago
Over the rainbow, under the bridge |
"Modern houses have little useable thermal mass to store heat, so heat up quickly on heat waves. This is going to be an increasing problem as temperatures increase. "
Mine's a 1930s semi. Usually nice and cool in the summer if I open enough windows.
My brother's house is modern and bloody roasting. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Modern houses have little useable thermal mass to store heat, so heat up quickly on heat waves. This is going to be an increasing problem as temperatures increase.
Mine's a 1930s semi. Usually nice and cool in the summer if I open enough windows.
I
My brother's house is modern and bloody roasting. "
I rest my case. Heavy masonry, externally insulated, with a wet plaster internal finish, is best. |
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