At best if a loft conversion goes wrong and work is executed poorly you could end up with a space that is completely unusable.
Converted attic too hot.
An unventilated attic can reach 150 degrees in the heat of summer 50 degrees higher than it should be.
If you are thinking of having a loft conversion built into your home or even if you already have one then these tips will come in handy when trying to keep the area cool as the temperature rises.
If your attic is too cold in the winter too hot in the summer or both it s time for some necessary home energy improvements.
Another reason your attic is so hot is because of insulation.
Attic fans push out the hot air and pull in the cool air from the vents installed on your roof.
When you go up into your attic on a cold winter day do a few simple steps take you from a comfortable environment to a frigid one.
And it can cause your air conditioner to work harder than it needs to and send your energy bills soaring with the temperature.
Not ideal of course.
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.
Within the attic insulation is a must.
Why your attic is too cold and how to make winter more comfortable.
Not the overabundance but the lack of insulation in the attic.
If your attic is.
Common complaints when loft conversions go wrong are that they are unbearably hot in the summer and extremely cold in the winter.
Adding an attic fan can improve the airflow in your attic to keep it cool.