How To Keep A Converted Attic Cool

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.

How to keep a converted attic cool.

Light coloured roof tiles lighter coloured roof tiles can be a very effective way of keeping your attic cool especially if your roof catches a great deal of sun during the day when the sun is at its hottest. If you don t worrying about how best to keep the attic cool is a bandaid on a self inflicted wound. Whether it be curtains or drapes or an external awning diverting the rays away from the living areas. On those hot summer days the best way to keep your loft cool is to let as little direct sunlight in as possible.

Use an oscillating fan as opposed to a stationary fan for the most cooling. It may seem like an obvious thing but opening your windows during the summer months is essential for ensuring good air flow through the room. If you have more than one fan place one on an elevated surface and point it toward the ceiling which will push hot air downward. For those large dormer windows internal shutters are a stylish alternative to curtains.

In existing homes the question is important. For the easiest and most inexpensive method to cool down an attic bedroom run a fan or multiple fans to circulate the air. Seal any drafts from windows and doors install a mini split with a heat pump extend ductwork from central furnace up to attic. So with that being said here s 3 tips on how to keep you attic cool during the hotter months.