{"id":23840,"date":"2026-05-05T14:00:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/acecurtains.com.sg\/?p=23840"},"modified":"2026-06-17T18:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T10:00:56","slug":"reduce-heat-with-curtains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/acecurtains.com.sg\/blog\/reduce-heat-with-curtains\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Heat in Singapore Homes Using Curtains"},"content":{"rendered":"

Living in Singapore, we all face the same problem. Your home starts feeling like a greenhouse by late afternoon. And the only quick fix would be to turn on your aircon. BUT! The good news is that with the right curtains, you can significantly reduce heat and keep your home cooler while lowering energy usage.<\/p>\n

This guide will explain why Singapore homes trap heat, how curtains can reduce heat and what types of fabric work best for our hot weather.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Why Singapore Homes Trap Heat<\/h2>\n

1. West Sun and Strong Solar Gain<\/h3>\n

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According to Energy Market Authority<\/a>, Singapore is one of the most solar-dense cities in the world. Being located close to the equator, we experience high solar radiation and high humidity.\u00a0When late-afternoon sun hits between 3pm to 7pm, it creates an intense cumulative heat.<\/p>\n

2. Concrete Heat Retention<\/h3>\n

With our housing walls being made with concrete, which is a poor to moderate conductor of it, it absorbs, stores and radiates heat over time.<\/p>\n

In the early to mid afternoon, our homes would feel cooling because the concrete has had time to cool down over the night before the sun comes up again. This helps to cool down the room. Over the day, the concrete walls start to absorb the heat.<\/p>\n

By evening, your walls would have gathered the heat so your room will continue to stay warm while releasing the heat. This is why your home still feels hot long after sunset.\u00a0Combine this with high levels of humidity, you would feel hot and stuffy even when the temperature outside of your home has dropped.<\/p>\n

Curtains that block or reflect sun through your windows especially when you have large window panes can interrupt this heat absorption and help reduce heat in your home more effectively.<\/p>\n

3. High\u2011Rise, Windows & Area<\/h3>\n

High-rise buildings, large window panels, and living near large body of water are factors that can affect the heat in your home.<\/p>\n

Living in high-rise HDB or condo unit can expose your home to direct solar radiation and also heat transfer from the roof if you are living on the top floor. You may also think that it would be windy living at higher levels, but be ware that the winds that enter could also be hot because hot air rises. And your home would be dusty.<\/p>\n

Large window panes can give you a stunning view but it also increases the area where heat can enter. Without proper shading, the windows can turn your home into a greenhouse.<\/p>\n

Living near large body of water will also add to the heat you feel in your home. When there is water, there will be higher humidity because there’ll always be moisture in the air due to evaporation.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Do Curtains Actually Reduce Heat?<\/h2>\n

Yes. When you choose the right type of curtains, they can act as a thermal layer at your windows.<\/p>\n

How Curtains Work as Thermal Barriers<\/h2>\n

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Curtains add an extra insulating layer of air between your windows and your room.<\/p>\n

Even a layer of day curtain can block out UV rays which will significantly reduce heat in your room.<\/p>\n

With thick night curtains or blackout curtains, you reduce the greenhouse effect in your room through your windows by blockout out sunlight’s heat radiation and also the UV rays.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Best Cost-Effective Curtain Types for Heat Reduction<\/h2>\n

Not all curtains are created equal to reduce heat in a Singapore home. Some are more effective than other and some are more costly than others.<\/p>\n

Day Curtains<\/h3>\n

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A good set of sheer day curtains<\/a> can significantly block out harsh sunlight & UV rays which creates high thermal energy (heat) in your home, while still letting light into your home.<\/p>\n

It is the least costly curtain option to have for blocking out heat. But it will not be highly effectively when the sun is glaring since it is not opaque and is thin.<\/p>\n

Night Curtains & Blackout Curtains<\/h3>\n

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Blackout curtains<\/a> use tightly woven fabrics and\/or special backings to block 95\u2013100% of external light.<\/p>\n

Our standard dimout night curtains<\/a> and blackout curtains fabric are thick and opaque enough to block out glaring sun. And the thick fabric will prevent some levels of humidity from seeping through into your home.<\/p>\n

Layering day and night or blackout curtains<\/strong> might cost more but it will be the best option in your home as it will give you the control when different needs arises.<\/p>\n

Thermal\u2011Lined Curtains<\/h2>\n

Adding a thermal insulation layer onto your night curtains or blackout curtains can make it:<\/p>\n