I would expect black-out curtains to make the room hotter. Black absorbs the full spectrum of sunlight shining in and and the material heats up. I would think white curtains would reflect the visible light back out through the window and keep the room cooler.
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profgrumpypants@midwest.social 1 day ago
This might sound funny, but I swear the four walls help. When I lived right off the water a dehumidifier helped with the high-humidity. Black-out curtains help keep the sun out, but they also keep the sun out if you catch me. Outside of that, I’ve heard ventilation. Don’t forget to drink water, keep your electrolytes solid and take care of yourself.
Boddhisatva@lemmy.world 1 day ago
profgrumpypants@midwest.social 1 day ago
My blackout curtains have white on the other side I am not sure much about the science behind them but they make it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. They’re quite dark on the inside. I got what I paid for. I don’t think all curtains are made equally.
mierdabird@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
Black-out typically means it just doesn’t let any light into the room, not necessarily the actual color of the curtain
nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 1 day ago
Black out curtains are not always black. I have black out curtains that are backed white.
Boddhisatva@lemmy.world 1 day ago
TIL. The ones I’ve seen were all black.
nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 1 day ago
My first set I made myself. The “blackout” backing was white. The curtains themselves were blue with horses I think (I was like 8). I later used the backing with some Star Wars sheets to make new curtains.
nulluser@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Obligatory Technology Connections video about dehumidifiers. Hint: You might be using it wrong.
Except that one. That one was probably being used right. But, [ gestures to everyone else ] y’all might learn something from the video and save yourselves a ton of money in otherwise wasted energy.