Using cool nights for a cooler home during the day at no cost
Ken (EnvironmentalChemistry.com) (noreply@blogger.com)
Using cool nights for a cooler home during the day at no cost
In cooler climates like here in Maine, even as we swelter through hot summer days we still typically enjoy cooler, more comfortable nights. Even when temperatures push above 90°F (32°C) nights can drop to around 70°F (21°C) at night. This temperature swing provides for a cheap and easy means of helping to keep a home cooler on hot days without the need for air conditioning.
The strategy could be summed up with four words: "which side.