Comments on: SOME ‘COOL’ SUGGESTIONS TO BEAT THE HEAT https://amolak.in/web/some-cool-suggestions-to-beat-the-heat/ A Blog of Major General Surjit Singh (Retd) Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:46:56 +0000 hourly 1 By: J Thomas https://amolak.in/web/some-cool-suggestions-to-beat-the-heat/#comment-109048 J Thomas Wed, 06 Jul 2016 05:47:27 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=4595#comment-109048 Insulating the roof — in this case to keep warm. It also works to keep the building cool.
http://inhabitat.com/19th-century-green-roofed-icelandic-church-is-straight-out-of-a-fairy-tale/

]]> By: Surjit Singh https://amolak.in/web/some-cool-suggestions-to-beat-the-heat/#comment-108345 Surjit Singh Thu, 23 Jun 2016 05:32:24 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=4595#comment-108345 Thanks a tonne!
I have painted my roof. The results are encouraging, but not as good as expected. I have learnt a lot, and it is time to share the experience with our readers.
Painting the roof is an inexpensive solution, and makes eminent sense.
Surjit

]]> By: J Thomas https://amolak.in/web/some-cool-suggestions-to-beat-the-heat/#comment-108330 J Thomas Wed, 22 Jun 2016 22:30:52 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=4595#comment-108330 France Declares All New Rooftops Must Be Topped With Plants Or Solar Panels
Read more at
http://csglobe.com/france-declares-all-new-rooftops-must-be-topped-with-plants-or-solar-panels/

]]> By: J Thomas https://amolak.in/web/some-cool-suggestions-to-beat-the-heat/#comment-107492 J Thomas Thu, 09 Jun 2016 01:05:29 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=4595#comment-107492 Heat reflective paint is reported to last just one year. It is suitable for tenants. But, if you own the house, it is better to install solar panels. Their shade keeps the roof cool.

A further measure is to use flat Mangalore tiles as insulation. This also serves to improve the waterproofing. Still better to use hollow Mangalore tiles which give additional insulation.

]]> By: Surjit Singh https://amolak.in/web/some-cool-suggestions-to-beat-the-heat/#comment-107451 Surjit Singh Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:41:18 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=4595#comment-107451 MJ,
I also saw one such a/c in Pragati Maidan several years ago. In fact it was a portable device. I was hoping that such machines will become popular, because they result in large savings. But that has not happened so far.
Surjit

]]> By: Surjit Singh https://amolak.in/web/some-cool-suggestions-to-beat-the-heat/#comment-107450 Surjit Singh Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:38:58 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=4595#comment-107450 JT,
Yes. We are working on that. Many friends have told us about a ‘heat reflecting paint’ I have bought a can, and hope to try it out soon. I will share the results.
Surjit

]]> By: Surjit Singh https://amolak.in/web/some-cool-suggestions-to-beat-the-heat/#comment-107448 Surjit Singh Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:37:01 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=4595#comment-107448 Dear CSM
I marvel at how poetry comes out of you at the drop of a hat!
Come and see…ours is a humble 350 sq yard house. But Surinder ji has kept it so well that it looks spacious, and gives us the comfort of a mansion.
I bet Veena ji does the same! ( They are chips of the same block!)
Surjit

]]> By: Surjit Singh https://amolak.in/web/some-cool-suggestions-to-beat-the-heat/#comment-107447 Surjit Singh Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:33:30 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=4595#comment-107447 Sir,
We do exactly that. We set the a/c at 28 and the timer switches it off after an hour or two.
Surjit

]]> By: Surjit Singh https://amolak.in/web/some-cool-suggestions-to-beat-the-heat/#comment-107446 Surjit Singh Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:32:00 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=4595#comment-107446 Sir jee,
We do not consume even one litre of water more than the others. The water in the splash pool lasts for about ten days, and then it is used for watering plants and washing the floors.
Surjit

]]> By: Surjit Singh https://amolak.in/web/some-cool-suggestions-to-beat-the-heat/#comment-107445 Surjit Singh Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:29:41 +0000 http://amolak.in/web/?p=4595#comment-107445 Neeraj,
Thanks.
Splash pools can be built on apartments too. They are like large bath tubs.
Surjit

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