Climate change seems to be a sad reality we must deal with, and while bright minds are thinking of ways to limit or postpone its effects, for many of us, it’s a worrying concept that we pay attention to on the news from time to time as we seek to live more sustainably.
However, it may be that we’ll have to ask hard questions about our lifestyles and also how we prepare for climate change. For example, recent record-hot summers in the United Kingdom have left many residents demanding the integration and development of a new market, that of HVAC and especially AC installation services.
As these old holds are rarely fitted with AC and are built to retain heat, not ventilate it, we can expect that many will begin fitting AC units throughout their buildings, contributing to a brand new norm to make homes more livable in very hot weather.
This begs the question – should I also prepare my house for climate change? In this post, we’ll discuss that and more:
Standby Generators
Standby generators can help you with power if you experience a power cut to your local area, which is never fun. This way you can keep up your vital services, ensure that your food refrigeration is undisturbed, and keep your lights on, which of course, is important for security. Moreover, you’ll be able to see via these benefits of a standby generator in your home that the financial investment is often more than valuable. This way, if heavy winds or unexpected snows occur (climate change can cause this, too), you have that backup power to rely on, providing a calm in the storm.
Weather Protections
Depending on where you live, weather itself may change significantly thanks to global warming. Climate change has been linked to many tornadoes that have taken place in the mainland US, and of course, rising water levels means an encroaching coastline that could potentially affect your property (or even push prices up as the water slowly, over years and years, becomes closer to your house). Weather protections such as wind and flood defenses can make a big difference, such as window shutters that provide adequate protection.
Shaded Structures
Shaded structures around the exterior of your property can be a good place to start. For instance, a nice carport can keep your car less warm in the midday sun, meaning you don’t have to bake into a crisp if you choose to drive in the afternoon. The same goes for planting trees in your backyard, integrating small buildings that serve as outhouse shelters for entertainment purposes, or porches with overhang roofs or canopies that provide more shade. This not only adds more value to your property, but it looks great, too.
With this advice, you’ll have made realistic improvements to your home in the face of climate change. Of course, some people will have to think about moving elsewhere or even adding additional defenses, but for now, a cautious approach is enough.
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