https://homeio.org/tags/heatwave/Recent content in Heatwave on homeio.orgHugoen-usMon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://homeio.org/posts/2026/2026-05-25-sendom-cooling-ventilation/Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://homeio.org/posts/2026/2026-05-25-sendom-cooling-ventilation/<p>In the <a href="https://homeio.org/posts/2026/2026-05-04-sendom-thermal-model/">previous post</a> we modelled how this <a href="https://sendom.pl" target="_blank">Sendom</a> house <em>retains</em> heat. Here we look at the opposite problem: <strong>how it gets rid of heat</strong> — and what you can do to help it.</p> <p>Cooling a well-insulated house is harder than it sounds. The same thick walls and airtight envelope that keep warmth in during winter also trap heat during summer. When outdoor temperatures hit 30–35 °C, the house becomes a slow-cooking oven. The question is not whether to ventilate, but <strong>when, how much, and with what strategy</strong>.</p>