Summer in Estonia is a wonderful time of year, but it can often be a real challenge when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. Because of the white nights, the sun starts streaming through the bedroom windows as early as 4 or 5 in the morning. Along with the light comes stifling heat: the room heats up rapidly, the air becomes heavy, and you wake up long before your alarm goes off, feeling completely exhausted.
Let’s find out why the usual methods for keeping your bedroom cool aren’t working, and how to bring back a cool room and a good night’s sleep.
The blackout curtain trap: why does it still feel stuffy at home?
The first thing most people do when getting their bedroom ready for summer is to buy thick, dark curtains or blackout roller blinds. They provide protection from the bright morning sun, but when it comes to the heat, they have the opposite effect.
The sun’s rays pass freely through the double-glazed window and strike your dark curtains. The fabric acts as a powerful heat absorber. The curtain heats up and begins to release this thermal energy into the bedroom, turning into a huge radiator. As a result, the room is dark, but it’s impossible to breathe, and the air conditioner (if there is one) is forced to hum in your ear all night long.
The right solution: to block the heat BEFORE it enters the room
To keep the bedroom cool, the sun’s heat must be blocked right at the source — on the glass itself.
Special sun protection film for windows acts as an invisible barrier. Instead of allowing infrared (heat) radiation to pass through into the room, it reflects up to 80% of the sun’s heat back outside.
How this benefits your sleep:
- A cool morning:
The bedroom doesn’t warm up with the first rays of the sun. You sleep at a comfortable temperature right up until your alarm goes off. - Soft light without glare:
The film eliminates the blinding effect of morning light, making the light comfortable for the eyes without turning the room into a dark bunker. - Silence:
You no longer need to run the air conditioning at full power all night or sleep with the windows open, listening to the noise of traffic.
Which film should I choose for the bedroom?
In bedrooms, striking a balance between heat protection and the amount of light is crucial.
- If the windows face directly south or east and the room is literally sweltering, the ideal choice is external reflective film. It provides the highest level of heat reflection.
- To find out why exterior (outdoor) film is most often chosen for bedrooms in modern homes, read our in-depth article Interior or exterior film: how to properly protect modern windows and avoid thermal shock.
FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions about a good night’s sleep
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Won’t the bedroom be too dark during the day or in winter?
No. Professional sun-protective films block out excessive glare and the scorching heat, whilst still allowing plenty of natural daylight to pass through. The room will remain bright and cosy; it will simply no longer feel like a ‘greenhouse’.
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I’ve got an air-conditioner and curtains fitted. Why would I need window film as well?
The film will take the strain off your air conditioner — it won’t have to work itself to the bone to cool a room that’s been heated up by the curtains. When used in conjunction with the film, your air conditioning system will run quietly and efficiently. You’ll significantly reduce your home’s cooling costs thanks to the sun-protection film.
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Will the film help you keep out prying eyes during the white nights?
Yes, mirrored films create a one-way visibility effect during the day and in the morning. You’ll be able to see perfectly clearly what’s happening outside, but no one will be able to see into your bedroom from the street.
Conclusion
Здоровый сон — это основа продуктивности и хорошегоYes, mirrored films create a one-way visibility effect during the day and in the morning. You’ll have a clear view of what’s happening outside, but no one will be able to see into your bedroom from the street. самочувствия. Вместо того чтобы каждое лето мучиться от духоты, покупать вентиляторы, которые просто гоняют горячий воздух, или переплачивать за ночную работу кондиционера, достаточно один раз защитить окна спальни.
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