We’re just a few days away from the warmest month of the year in Minneapolis. That’s right – July historically is the hot one, with an average daytime temp around 84°. That being said, the hottest day on record was just two years ago, when on June 20th, 2022, the mercury hit 101° at the airport. Add in the humidity Minnesota is known for in the summer, and we’re likely facing some uncomfortable weather this month and the rest of the summer. And while you can’t do much about the temperature outside, you CAN do something to ensure you’re comfortable in your home.
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Your home should be a place of refuge when the outdoors gets a bit unbearable. It’s why we have fans and air conditioning, right? But unless money is no object and you’re able to run electrical devices without concern for your utility bills,
Just like it does outside, the humidity level affects how the temperature is perceived by your body. In summer, we get what’s called ‘heat index’ (the reverse of winter wind chill). Basically, moist air feels hotter than dry air at the same temperature. So keeping your home comfy indoors means both keeping the heat outside as well as the moisture. The best energy-efficient windows, properly installed, will do both.
Energy-efficient windows, when installed so they fit snugly in the window opening, will prevent air and moisture from getting in from the outside as well as leaking from inside your home to the outside. That means your cool air stays inside where it belongs, while the hot, moist exterior air is kept from making its way indoors. The end result is you won’t be using as much energy to keep it dry and cool inside, and you and your wallet will be much more comfortable!
And proper installation is key to both energy savings and comfort. We’re proud to be the ONLY Certified Installer for ProVia windows in the Minneapolis area, and we are also a Marvin Authorized Replacement Contractor as well as an Authorized Weather Shield Dealer. Now is a great time to get a jump on beating summer heat – contact us today for a free quote!
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