The QLD summer heat can never be underestimated and as temperatures continue to soar each year we are choosing better alternatives for staying cool.
These suggestions below are proven methods for keeping cooler indoors while being energy efficient and possibly reducing your air-conditioning costs.
1. CHOOSE A WHITE PAINT (YES, IT REALLY WORKS)
By selecting a white paint or even light coloured neutrals this will make a dramatic impact on indoor comfort. Besides having a fresh, clean appearance white shades help to reflect the sun’s radiation and reduce heat gain by approximately 30%! It’s true.
Did you know?
New York has painted white over 6.7 million square feet of rooftop as a heat-fighting plan. Los Angeles has also painted its streets white to reduce urban temperatures.
2. GO GREEN
Probably the least expensive option, plants are natural coolants that absorb heat and even release oxygen to aid in lowering indoor temperatures. Spider, Ficus and Rubber are just some of the types of plants that help to purify air and keep cooler during the hot months. While potted plants on floors and shelves can add life to a space you could also consider green walls, facades and even roofs as a creative option.
3. APPLY COOL ROOF PAINT
The use of a UV resistant product such as Dulux AcraTex Cool-roof can be applied to roofs for a noticeable reduction in indoor temperatures. Since heat is absorbed by the roof and is transferred to the building below, it makes sense to reflect as much of that heat as possible in order to stay cooler indoors.
This can be done by having your licensed painting contractor apply a cool roof system to your exisiting roof. Surfaces that are suitable for this type of technology include concrete, tiles, bitumen, slate and colour bond. The result is a roof that now reflects more of the sun’s energy before it reaches indoors, bringing your roof’s temperature down to by 20-40 degrees.
To discuss having your roof made more cool efficient,
contact Leisuretex Painting Contractors on 1300 852 759 or
email us: enquiries@leisuretexpainting.com.au
