Krabi Hot Talk

Survive this summer with 7 ways to keep home cool for a comfortable summer stay.

The weather is so hot! Humans aren't robots who can endure the sun all day.

Exposure to the sun for a long time isn't good, nor is the home, especially when summer in Thailand gets hotter every day. Letting your home be damaged by the sun will negatively impact your living too. Everyone wants to relax comfortably in a cool home, but running the air conditioner all day can be shocking when you see the electricity bill. So, Krabi Land and House will show you 7 ways to keep home cool, save electricity, and relax throughout this summer. Let's take a look!

Plant trees around the home

Did you know? Planting just one tree around your home can lower the temperature by about 2-4 degrees Celsius. The more trees or green spaces you have around your home, the more humidity you'll create in the area. Plus, the shade from the trees will help block direct sunlight from entering your home. It's an easy way to keep home cool that you can start doing right away.

Add water to your home

Adding a pond in your yard will allow cool breezes from the water to enter the home, especially if the pond is located on the south side of the home, which is the direction of the prevailing summer winds. If digging a pond isn't feasible, installing sprinklers throughout the home is another way to keep home cool, add freshness, and water plants and the lawn at the same time and decrease the heat of summer in Thailand.

Use LED bulbs

Many people may not know that choosing the right light bulbs is one way to keep home cool, but did you know that regular light bulbs, in addition to providing light, usually emit heat? LED bulbs, on the other hand, generate less heat, preventing rooms from getting hotter from the lights on. It also provides bright light while consuming less electricity, reducing worries about high electricity bills during the summer in Thailand.

Add sun protection to your home

These days, the weather is getting hotter, so there are many ways to protect your home from the sun. Simple options include awnings, which not only protect from the sun but also from rain and may make your home more beautiful. Window film can help reduce UV rays that might penetrate windows' glass, and blackout curtains block sunlight and UV rays while absorbing heat, making your home cooler. These are just a few ways to keep home cool that you can consider.

Use cool-toned paint for your home.

Many people may wonder if painting home with cool tones will really make it cooler. The answer is yes! The intensity of the color affects heat absorption. The dark colors absorb more heat than light colors, which reflect light. Therefore, painting with cool tones is one way to keep home cool for summer in Thailand. However, this may also depend on surrounding factors, such as trees in the garden, which can further help to cool a home.

Use Thermal Insulation

Those who regularly use air conditioning at home may be unsure whether insulation is necessary, thinking that home is already cool enough. Did you know? If it's hot outside, the air conditioner will work harder. This might increase your electricity bill. Installing insulation helps prevent heat transfer during the day and reduces temperature transfer at night, meaning the air conditioner doesn't have to work unnecessarily hard. This is a way to keep home cool and save more electricity.

Choose a home with a suitable home plan

For those currently looking for a new home, a way to keep home cool all year-round, not just during the summer in Thailand, might start with considering a home with a suitable plan. The direction of the home affects the amount of sunlight that falls on it. Furthermore, the design should prioritize openness, ventilation, and doors or windows to allow airflow into the house at all times.

If you're looking for a new home in a prime location in Krabi, contact us, Krabi Land and House! We guarantee all your worries will be gone, as we have many housing projects using quality materials, complete with everything you need for comfortable living, and designed to perfectly suit every lifestyle in Krabi, regardless of the season. When thinking about real estate in Krabi, think of us—Krabi Land and House. We're happy to provide consultation!