Honest_Man#1 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I live in a new build flat which is ridiculously well insulated. Money wise it's great as I've never had (and never will) put the heating on. However, at night it is fucking boiling - even now in winter I leave both windows open fully all day when I'm out so it is as cold as possible when I get home but by the time I'm going to bed it's already warm again and whilst it's bearable now I'm dreading summer. How can I avoid boiling to death at night? TL;DR - my flat is boiling at night, is anyone aware of any gadgets/tricks for keeping your bed cool? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Honest_Man#1 said: I live in a new build flat which is ridiculously well insulated. Money wise it's great as I've never had (and never will) put the heating on. However, at night it is fucking boiling - even now in winter I leave both windows open fully all day when I'm out so it is as cold as possible when I get home but by the time I'm going to bed it's already warm again and whilst it's bearable now I'm dreading summer. How can I avoid boiling to death at night? TL;DR - my flat is boiling at night, is anyone aware of any gadgets/tricks for keeping your bed cool? A Power Rangers duvet cover. Edited February 7, 2017 by Zen Archer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 6 hours ago, Honest_Man#1 said: I live in a new build flat which is ridiculously well insulated. Money wise it's great as I've never had (and never will) put the heating on. However, at night it is fucking boiling - even now in winter I leave both windows open fully all day when I'm out so it is as cold as possible when I get home but by the time I'm going to bed it's already warm again and whilst it's bearable now I'm dreading summer. How can I avoid boiling to death at night? TL;DR - my flat is boiling at night, is anyone aware of any gadgets/tricks for keeping your bed cool? Has Scotland started getting summers again? When did this happen? Don't quote me on this but I believe if your house is that well insulated it will protect you from any outside heat. Either that or it will be like a furnace inside. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 7 hours ago, Honest_Man#1 said: I live in a new build flat which is ridiculously well insulated. Money wise it's great as I've never had (and never will) put the heating on. However, at night it is fucking boiling - even now in winter I leave both windows open fully all day when I'm out so it is as cold as possible when I get home but by the time I'm going to bed it's already warm again and whilst it's bearable now I'm dreading summer. How can I avoid boiling to death at night? TL;DR - my flat is boiling at night, is anyone aware of any gadgets/tricks for keeping your bed cool? Cold shower before bed. Do you have a car? I used to go and sit in the car with the air con on for a while when I lived with somewhere with proper summer. A bedside fan. A fan with an ice bucket. Become a naturist. HTH. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 On 07/02/2017 at 06:20, 8MileBU said: Didn't know you did Muay Thai Dee Man... Do you do it to keep fit & self defence or do you also compete? I'm hard awready but ah want tae git a wee bit harder so I can batter better. Ma face is known tae the polis so ah canny carry around knives any more. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Dee Man said: I'm hard awready but ah want tae git a wee bit harder so I can batter better. Ma face is known tae the polis so ah canny carry around knives any more. Never doubted it. Remember you must also learn discipline. The hard man does not start the fight. The hard man finishes the fight, young Dee. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Dee Man said: Has Scotland started getting summers again? When did this happen? Don't quote me on this but I believe if your house is that well insulated it will protect you from any outside heat. Either that or it will be like a furnace inside. I don't live in Scotland. I have no idea if it's to do with insulation or whatever, I just assumed that because it's a new build, but it certainly does not keep out heat and is fucking boiling no matter what temperature it is - even though right now it's about 8/9 degrees outside, and I leave the windows open, after closing them for a couple of hours the inside temperature is above 20. I do not understand. 2 hours ago, Shandon Par said: Cold shower before bed. Do you have a car? I used to go and sit in the car with the air con on for a while when I lived with somewhere with proper summer. A bedside fan. A fan with an ice bucket. Become a naturist. HTH. Tried all of these. It's okay just now but I genuinely fear death in the summer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 14 minutes ago, Honest_Man#1 said: I don't live in Scotland. I have no idea if it's to do with insulation or whatever, I just assumed that because it's a new build, but it certainly does not keep out heat and is fucking boiling no matter what temperature it is - even though right now it's about 8/9 degrees outside, and I leave the windows open, after closing them for a couple of hours the inside temperature is above 20. I do not understand. Tried all of these. It's okay just now but I genuinely fear death in the summer. Maybe you live in Australia and are confusing summer with winter? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Tried all of these. It's okay just now but I genuinely fear death in the summer. Air conditioning would be the answer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 46 minutes ago, hk blues said: Air conditioning would be the answer. My air conditioner is shite. Doesn't go below 16 degrees (and it feels much higher than that tbh). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, Honest_Man#1 said: My air conditioner is shite. Doesn't go below 16 degrees (and it feels much higher than that tbh). 16 degrees is pretty chilly for indoors. Maybe you've a fever, or hot flushes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 minute ago, welshbairn said: 16 degrees is pretty chilly for indoors. Maybe you've a fever, or hot flushes. Don't tell me his toilet is fucked as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, welshbairn said: 16 degrees is pretty chilly for indoors. Maybe you've a fever, or hot flushes. Yes it claims it's 16 degrees but I don't believe it for a second, considering when I open the window to the outdoors at 8/9 degrees it feels gloriously cold. Also doesn't help that the layout of my flat means the air con blows outwards in the living room away from the bedroom. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Just now, Honest_Man#1 said: Yes it claims it's 16 degrees but I don't believe it for a second, considering when I open the window to the outdoors at 8/9 degrees it feels gloriously cold. Also doesn't help that the layout of my flat means the air con blows outwards in the living room away from the bedroom. Build a fort and sleep in the living room 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Don't close the windows. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I'm lucky if my house is not below 50 degrees during the day. Man up ffs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 hour ago, itzdrk said: Don't close the windows. This is probably going to be the only option, will be annoying with light streaming in at 5am and incredibly loud because I live in a city. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Richelieu Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Honest_Man#1 said: This is probably going to be the only option, will be annoying with light streaming in at 5am and incredibly loud because I live in a city. Where do you live anyway? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 44 minutes ago, Cardinal Richelieu said: Where do you live anyway? Stalker alert. Just kidding - London. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 9 hours ago, Honest_Man#1 said: I don't live in Scotland. I have no idea if it's to do with insulation or whatever, I just assumed that because it's a new build, but it certainly does not keep out heat and is fucking boiling no matter what temperature it is - even though right now it's about 8/9 degrees outside, and I leave the windows open, after closing them for a couple of hours the inside temperature is above 20. I do not understand. That's what it is. The timber kit they put up new builds with gets layered with sheets of that kingspan foil-coated insulation. I live in a new build as well. In winter it's great but in summer, it can be horrendously hot in our house, unless there's a good breeze blowing directly in the window. You also mentioned that you're in a flat meaning that unless you're ground floor, you'll probably get the heat rising from the flats below you. You can buy fancy fans that have a fancy fridge-like element built into them that will help with the heat in summer. Think they can be pretty expensive though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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