Opening windows in summer? It might actually make your home hotter
Opening windows on hot days can be counterproductive, leading to increased humidity and warmth due to heat retention in building materials. Studies indicate that prolonged window openings, especially during peak heat, allow warm air infiltration and sunlight absorption, raising indoor temperatures. Smart ventilation involves closing windows during the hottest parts of the day and opening them when temperatures drop.
Opening windows on hot days can be counterproductive, leading to increased humidity and warmth due to heat retention in building materials. Studies indicate that prolonged window openings, especially during peak heat, allow warm air infiltration and sunlight absorption, raising indoor temperatures. Smart ventilation involves closing windows during the hottest parts of the day and opening them when temperatures drop.
