From yoghurt to luxury sails: how to shade your home from supercharged UK heatwaves
Summary
The UK is experiencing more intense heatwaves due to climate change, leading homeowners and businesses to look for ways to shade their properties. Solutions vary from inexpensive, renter-friendly window awnings to durable shade sails made from yacht sail materials. New building rules in England address overheating, but many older buildings still lack effective sun protection.Key Facts
- Glass doors and large windows can make rooms very hot, sometimes over 40 degrees Celsius.
- The term "brise-soleil" means "sun-breaker" in French and refers to external shades on buildings.
- Many UK homes, schools, and hospitals do not have external shading to protect from heat.
- New regulations on preventing overheating in new homes started in England in 2022.
- Homeowners often must find their own ways to adapt older homes to hotter weather.
- A designer created window shades that clip on from the inside and do not require drilling, making them suitable for renters.
- Shade sails made from strong, yacht sail-like fabric provide outdoor shade but can be expensive.
- Trees provide natural shade but take a long time to grow and help.
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