In our changing climate, we need more attention on the overheating of our homes
28/01/2026
As UK summers grow hotter, Caribbean Blinds’ MD Stuart Dantzic explores the overlooked role of external shading in keeping homes cool.
For more years that can be counted, British householders have been obsessed with keeping their homes warm and retaining heat. It’s no surprise that chilly winter days see us reaching for the thermostat, the extra log for the woodburner or that cosy thermal blanket.
Yet, few of us could have failed to notice that in the 21st century, the traditional British winter of the sort you find on Christmas cards barely exists. As I write this article, it is the middle of January and daffodils can be seen in gardens and alongside grass verges. Climate change is upon us, and it is time we focused on keeping our homes cool as opposed to staying warm.
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