Using a separate portable heater and cooler for the budget conscious homeowner the cheapest method for cooling and heating the renovated attic is to plug in a portable system to be used for that room only.
How to cool a renovated attic efficiently.
Install energy efficient ventilation to improve air circulation in your attic.
Install electric ventilators and attic fans which remove hot air from an attic.
Ridge vents which run along a roof s peak and gable vents installed at the gable ends of the attic cancel each other out.
Just make sure the ceiling is airtight and fully insulated and the temperature in the attic doesn t matter much.
Attic fans push out the hot air and pull in the cool air from the vents installed on your roof.
Adding an attic fan can improve the airflow in your attic to keep it cool.
Lofts originated when industrial buildings were converted into high ceiling open space living quarters.
Venting an attic allows outdoor air.
Whether it s 110 f or 130 f there s not much difference in the amount of heat flowing from the attic to the living space below.
Alternatively install passive vents such as gable soffit and ridge vents which are openings in the roof that allow hot air to escape.
To ensure that the attic fan is working properly you need to make sure that your attic is sealed up tight where it touches the ceiling of the top floor.
This option is ideal if the finished attic is small and will not be used as a permanent living space.
Attic fans are a good option for regulating your.
Today s lofts whether converted from attics and commercial buildings.
They have thermostats that turn the fan on at a recommended preset temperature of 100 110 degrees.
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