Heatwave
- Thread starter MargaretR
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Never stopped me when I was a tenant
You had a woman telling you what to do, she has no-one to blame if the Landlord calls.
Nope, it was me that wanted the outside tap and the cables through the wall for the satellite dishes
Write to the landlord requesting permission with an explanation of what is intended, the reasons for, and a promise to make good at any future date, should that be required. You would need to check but I think one 50mm hole would suffice, which would then be sealed after installation.
However you go about it Margaret, I think you need to seal the vent, the link I posted earlier seams the least hassle if it fits your kind of window, if not, there may be other kinds for different windows, or maybe even a joiner, glazier or some other trade that could knock you something up. But with it sealed your air conditioner will work better, the room will be cooler, cost less and no bugs, gases or pollen will be able to get in.
Green Deal scheme: Residents living in homes insulated under Government initiative could die from OVERHEATING | Mail Online
- "The elderly and infirm as well as people living on the top floor"
I told you so first
- "The elderly and infirm as well as people living on the top floor"
I told you so first
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Having good insulation doesn't just keep in the heat, in the summer it helps keep the heat out.
HowStuffWorks "Insulation"
HowStuffWorks "Insulation"
Also having large windows (which I have) increases interior heat by solar gain, even if they are double glazed. When these flats were built in the 70s it was 'fashionable' to have extra wide windows - in the lounge and bedroom the windows occupy 90% of the horizontal wall space of the exterior wall.
http://www.greenspec.co.uk/windows.php
I have dropped and closed the venetian blinds to all my windows except the one I have to put the exhaust pipe through.
http://www.greenspec.co.uk/windows.php
I have dropped and closed the venetian blinds to all my windows except the one I have to put the exhaust pipe through.
You can now get glass with a solar reflective film, helps stop you home from being like a greenhouse. We will be getting it when we upgrade our windows. You can also get the film to add to existing windows.
Solar Control Films from The Window Film Company
Solar Control Films from The Window Film Company
I installed that (mirror type) on some windows at Melbourne House, where staff privacy was requested.
Dying from overheating is a much cheaper option to the tories, much cheaper n paying yer pensions.Green Deal scheme: Residents living in homes insulated under Government initiative could die from OVERHEATING | Mail Online
- "The elderly and infirm as well as people living on the top floor"
I told you so first
How well did it work at keeping out the heat Margaret?
It was requested for privacy - there was no way I could begin to estimate its effect on solar gain (open plan area - not applied to all windows )
denial in these circumstances is fine 
wHAT'S WRONG WITH THE REAL STUFF?
I just love the British obsession with the weather. Too hot, too cold, always raining. Part of our identity /idiosincracy. Long live with the British eccentricity.
It`s not that long ago, there was a thread on here complaining about the cold.