Temps boiling to 100? It could happen
Friday's mid-morning temperatures are expected in the mid-70s, but later you’ll have to be careful. The heat will rise as thermometers around the county do the same.
There’s a chance temperatures will top at 99 degrees but since humidity is a factor for later it will feel like 105, which means being outside for long periods of time could be hazardous to your health. So it’s advised to stay indoors as much as possible.
But keeping cool indoors when it’s hot outside is a problem. The sun beating down on homes causes indoor temperatures to rise to uncomfortable levels and you may not want your bills to rise along with the temperatures.
Some tips to help keep cool indoors: Reduce air-conditioning use to natural cooling ways—known as passive cooling by keeping the blinds shut reflecting heat buildup.
Another way to reflect heat is to install a radiant barrier on the underside of your roof. A radiant barrier is simply a sheet of aluminum foil with a paper backing. When installed correctly, a radiant barrier can reduce heat gains through your ceiling by about 25%.
Roughly 40% of the unwanted heat that builds up in your home comes in through windows. Reflective window coatings are one way to reflect heat away from your home.
Posted on: 07/23/2010 da
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