1. The Power of exterior paint.
Light colours divert and do not absorb the heat from the sun as much as dark colours, so a great long-term solution for keeping your home cool is to paint the exterior white or another light, reflective color. This might seem like an extreme measure, but not only will painting your home help with temperature regulation, but it can also help increase your home’s look and it's great to tackle home maintenance in one go.
2. Insulate.
It’s a misconception that insulation only works to keep your home warm in the winter. By ensuring that your home's attic and walls are properly insulated, it will actually help to ward off the daily summer heat.
3. Cool Roof.
When summer is at its most intense, your metal roof cladding will likely feel too hot to touch.
And so will the temperatures under the roof rise. There are a few ways to prevent your roof from overheating. Consider the first point on our list, Paint or replace the roof in a lighter colour.
4. Landscaping.
Consider landscaping like planting trees or growing a shade vine on a pergola to help provide shade and keep yourself, and your house cool. Use grapes or Wisteria with lot's of leafs in summer but no leafs in winter so you'll still have the advantage of the winter sun.
Louvre roof systems are also a great solution, opened in winter time, and closed during the summer. Giving heaps of shade and providing a private exterior extension.
5. Windows.
Use exterior blinds or awnings to not let the sun enter your house.
Interior blinds or blackout curtains are a second option, The sun will enter your house but will be reflected mostly outside.
When designing a new house, don't overdo with the large window panes especially on the New Zealand North side.
Without shading or blinds in summer the temperature will increase drastically.
Use Low-E glass for your double glazing.
6. Keep Your AC in Perfect Shape.
Clean Your Heatpump filters inside and outside. A clogged air conditioner filter can operate at a much lower capacity than one that is cleaned regularly and kept free of dust.
8. Ventilation.
Ventilate Your hot and wet spaces like the kitchen and bathroom to get rid of excess moisture. Whole house ventilation can be effective In particular in the evening and at night, bringing in fresh cool air.
