Keeping Your Cool: How to Stop Your Home Overheating This Summer
Overheating in UK homes is no longer a rare summer nuisance – it’s fast becoming a regular concern. With rising temperatures, increased glazing in modern homes, and greater insulation that traps heat indoors, more households are feeling the discomfort of excessive indoor temperatures during warmer months.
At Broadview, we understand the challenges homeowners face when trying to maintain a comfortable home environment – especially when you want to avoid relying on air conditioning. Fortunately, there are highly effective, natural ways to keep your home cool – and our shading solutions are at the heart of them.
Why Is Overheating Such a Problem?
Modern homes are often designed for energy efficiency, with improved insulation and large glazed areas to allow in natural light. However, these features can backfire in the summer. Sunlight pours in through unshaded windows, warming up rooms and making internal temperatures soar.
Without proper ventilation or solar shading, indoor spaces can quickly become uncomfortable – or even hazardous to health, particularly for the very young, elderly, or those with medical conditions.
The Most Effective Way to Beat the Heat: External Shading
According to guidance from the British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA), the best way to prevent overheating is to stop the sun’s heat before it enters your home. That’s where Broadview’s external shading solutions come into play.
Here’s how we can help:
1. External Blinds and Roller Screens
Our external blinds and roller screens are specifically designed to block solar heat at source. Unlike curtains or internal blinds, which only protect you after the heat has already passed through the glass, external shading reduces solar gain before it hits your windows.
- Perfect for south, east, and west-facing windows
- Motorised or manual options available
- Sleek, contemporary designs to suit any façade
2. Retractable Awnings
A beautifully engineered retractable awning provides instant shade over patios, glazed doors, and windows – helping you to reduce interior temperatures while also creating a comfortable outdoor space for entertaining or relaxing.
- UV protection & cooling shade in one
- Customisable fabric styles to suit your home
- Optional lighting and heating add-ons for evening use
3. Pergolas & Outdoor Structures
Our range of louvred roof pergolas offers more than just stylish garden design – they also help shield adjacent rooms from intense sun exposure. Adjustable roof louvres allow you to control light and airflow, making them a smart extension of your cooling strategy.
- Keeps surrounding interiors cooler
- Modern, durable aluminium structures
- Ideal for creating year-round outdoor living areas
Other Tips to Help Keep Your Home Cool
Alongside professional shading, there are some easy steps you can take:
- Ventilate strategically: Open windows on opposite sides of the house to create cross-breezes. Do this early morning or late evening when outdoor temperatures are lower.
- Switch off internal heat sources: Appliances and lights generate extra warmth – switch them off when not needed.
- Use light-coloured interiors: Dark furnishings absorb heat. Lighter shades help reflect it.
- Insulate effectively: Proper insulation doesn’t just keep heat in during winter – it can keep it out during summer too.
Why Choose Broadview?
With over 55 years of experience, Broadview is trusted by homeowners across the South of England to provide custom shading and climate control solutions. From initial at-home consultation to precise measuring and expert installation, we guide you through every step – making your home cooler, more energy-efficient, and even more beautiful.
Get in touch with our expert team today to discuss the right solution for your home.