Install electric ventilators and attic fans which remove hot air from an attic.
How to keep attic storage room temperature.
For example when the temperature outside is 90 in the summer attic temperatures can easily reach 120 150.
Seal any drafts from windows and doors install a mini split with a heat pump extend ductwork from central furnace up to attic.
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.
This option is ideal if the finished attic is small and will not be used as a permanent living space.
Here are a few different options to explore when trying to figure out how to heat your attic.
If your attic soars above 100 degrees and reaches the 150 mark its time to consult professionals.
Heat humidity and cold can wreak havoc on your fabric items says karin socci a master certified konmari consultant and owner of the serene home.
Just make sure the ceiling is airtight and fully insulated and the temperature in the attic doesn t matter much.
In addition your cooling system will have to work harder to keep your home comfortable.
They have thermostats that turn the fan on at a recommended preset temperature of 100 110 degrees.
Alternatively install passive vents such as gable soffit and ridge vents which are openings in the roof that allow hot air to escape.
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.