Riverview Shutters are experts at keeping your home green, looking good, reducing your power bill and staying cool this summer. By installing shutters or blinds and just keeping sensible with your appliances, you can beat the heat! Visit http://www.riverviewshutters.com.au or http://www.riverviewrollershutters.com.au for more information, or to get a quote over the phone. We offer the lowest price, first time, guaranteed!*

1. Keeping your home cool this summer!
This summer, keep cool with these tips for your home. Don’t forget to wear sunscreen and stay hydrated, and if you want to install something that will keep
your home looking good and staying cool for years to come, give us a call!
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2. 1. Keep the sun shaded from north facing light
using Plantation Shutters.
Plantation shutters can be adjusted to shade the day’s
hot sun from your home. By reducing the sun shine through
your main windows, you can prevent a stuffy home!
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3. 2. Don’t do heat causing activities until the
sun has set
If you use your major appliances at night, after the sun has set,
you won’t be contributing to the daytime heat in your home.
Use your oven, washing machine and even the dishwasher in the evening.
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4. 3. Keep the house closed during the day
Any breeze that is passing by during the day will be hot,
especially during an Australian summer. By keeping out the hot breeze
and the sun, you have a better chance of keeping your cool!
Roller shutters are a great way to keep the elements outside, and will
reduce your energy bills too.
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5. 4. Plant trees or install blinds around your outdoor areas
If you have room for trees, they can be a great way to restrict the heat penetration
in your home. If you aren’t one for maintenance of plants, then outdoor blinds
or sunshades around your pergolas or outdoor areas can act as extra insulation.
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6. 5. Don’t run your air conditioner super cool
It sounds counter-productive, but keep your air-con at around 25 degrees.
This keeps the room a uniform temperature, removes humidity
(if reverse cycle) and doesn’t overheat or overload the unit. Use upright
fans to keep air circulating, and to usher hot air out the door.
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7. 6. Install blinds or curtains to your windows
If shutters aren’t your style, install some lightweight blinds
to your windows. These days, there are many types of blinds and
curtains that are effective at keeping the heat of the day out of
your home.
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