Our summers can get blisteringly hot, especially in homes that are exposed to all day direct sunlight.
Thankfully, there are energy-efficient ways to keep your home cooler this summer – and they can be as simple as a fresh lick of paint.
One way to keep your home from overheating is to paint the exterior in a light colour, such as white, cream or pale grey, as this will reflect both heat and light. Similarly, selecting light-coloured roof materials can be an effective way to avoid trapping heat.
A pale roof colour usually reflects more light, whereas a dark colour can absorb it, so if you're considering renovations and worried about heat build up it might be a good choice to steer clear of darker shades.
If you simply can't bear the thought of living without your dark palette, technological advances are in your favour. The Resene CoolColour range is specifically designed to reflect heat, even in dark colours.
In fact, Resene CoolColour technology performs at its best on dark colours that are prone to heating up, so it's the ideal choice if you want to have a dark roof or exterior walls. In summer conditions a Resene CoolColour can help keep your home's coating, substrate and surface cooler, minimising heat build up.
Another benefit of using CoolColour paint is that there will be reduced stress on the coating and substrate, helping to extend the expected lifetime of the paint compared to using a standard version in hot weather.
Combine CoolColour exteriors with open windows to let in fresh air, and interior curtains to block out the sun's harsh rays, and you will be well on your way to keeping your home cooler this summer.
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