Moving Furniture in Jeddah Summer: Challenges and Solutions

Jeddah summer is harsh: 45°C + 70% humidity = real moving challenge. But sometimes you have no choice. At Al Afdal Company, we have proven strategies for safe summer moving.

**Best Option: Early Morning**
- **Time**: 5:00-6:00 AM
- **Temperature**: 28-32°C (bearable)
- **Goal**: Finish before 11 AM

**Alternative Option: Late Evening**
- **Time**: 7:00-8:00 PM
- **Temperature**: 35-38°C
- **Challenge**: Lighting (need spotlights)

**Completely Avoid:**
❌ Period 11 AM - 6 PM
❌ Heat can reach 48°C!

**Wooden Furniture:**
- Expands in extreme heat
- **Solution**: Thick wrapping + quick transport

**Electronics:**
- Heat destroys them
- **Only Solution**: Air-conditioned truck (30-40% extra cost)

**Plastic and Rubber:**
- Melts in heat
- **Solution**: Avoid direct sun exposure

**Fabrics:**
- Affected by humidity and heat
- **Solution**: Moisture-resistant wrapping

**For Workers:**
- Break every 30 minutes
- Drink plenty of water
- Light cotton clothing
- Rotate work

**For Family:**
- Don't stay home during moving (heat + exhaustion)
- Go to air-conditioned place
- Return when work is done

**Precautions:**
- Cold water + ice available
- First aid ready
- Emergency number visible

**Additional Summer Cost:**
- Air-conditioned truck: +30-40%
- Extra workers: +20-25%
- Early start: +15-20%