In October, we all think we have the right reflex to keep our houses warm. What if, without knowing it, we did exactly the opposite?
In autumn, when temperatures start to drop, everyone seeks to preserve the heat of their interior. We close the windows at the first air current, ignite the radiators a little earlier, and we adopt gestures that have become almost reflexes. However, one of them, well anchored in our habits, often has the opposite effect of that sought.
Fall days are special: air becomes cooler, but the sun continues to offer generous light. Rare and precious at this period, it remains a free heat source. For fear of cold air, many close their shutters as soon as temperatures drop. This gesture, which seems logical, actually prevents this solar energy from entering the house.
Because even when the outside air is fresh, the sun radiation warms the walls, the floor and the indoor air. This natural phenomenon creates thermal comfort that no artificial heating can imitate. Closing the shutters during the day amounts to depriving oneself of this gain of heat and making the accommodation more dependent on the heating. Result: instead of keeping the heat, you block its entrance.
Many ignore this paradox. By leaving the shutters closed, you think you protect your interior, but it is above all insulated from light. Conversely, by opening them during sunshine, we capture beneficial, free and environmentally friendly energy. This simple gesture also helps reduce energy consumption, therefore the heating bill.
As winter approaches, it is therefore better to change its habits: to open the shutters when the sun shows up, even if the outside air remains fresh. This allows you to offer soft, natural and durable warmth to its interior. Protect yourself from the cold, but also and above all, bet on autumn light, your best ally for economic and ecological comfort.
