Why Does My Upstairs Apartment Get Very Hot In The Summer, Very Cold In The Winter ?
We hear about upstairs apartment comfort issues more than almost anything else. Here’s a short article about why it can be so challenging to get the right temperature between floors and what you can do about it.
Consider the summer months, when we have long days and plenty of sun in Oregon. The sun’s energy falls most directly on your roof and upstairs apartment. That’s why the roof is consistently the hottest part of a typical home throughout the summer.
If your upper floor has a sloped ceiling, those slopes are only four short inches from the roof. Even if you have a central air conditioner in perfect condition, your upstairs will need much more cooling than the main floor for the temperatures to feel consistent.
Rooms upstairs are much more exposed to the elements than rooms on the main floor. A room on the main floor probably has only one or two exterior walls, but an upstairs room is also exposed to the length of your roof and any unfinished attic space.
That’s why it’s so critical to seal air leaks and thoroughly insulate your attic. More on this in the next section, but first, let’s take a quick look at one and a half story homes, which are especially common in the NYC area.
Adding attic insulation to a home without insulation is typically the most cost effective thing a homeowner can do to reduce temperature variations. How do you know if you have enough insulation? Schedule an insulation estimate or grab a flashlight and look through your attic hatch.
Start by sealing air leaks and adding attic insulation. This is a critical step to make sure that you have a clear separation between your indoor living space and the great outdoors (not so great if it keeps you up at night). Learn more about Insulation for your home in New York, New York or the tri-state area
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