A room gets tremendously hot in the summers. It has a shingled roof and is facing the East. Other rooms with cemented roofs in the house aren't as unbearable as this one. Is there any way to heat proof it? Getting an air conditioner is not an option in this room... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
2007-04-20 21:18:36 · 6 answers · asked by sattarsoul 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Its a 10 by 8 room. Which makes it pretty small. It has two ceiling fans installed and an exhaust fan for ventilation. Even then it gets hot as an oven, to an extent that sitting outside is a better option (really). It has only one 2 feet by 4 feet window on the side, facing east like the door. It is draped. I was wondering what exactly the insulative material is, because in this side of the world, I doubt I'd find it in a hardware store. Is there any do-it-yourself alternative?
2007-04-23 04:50:10 · update #1
i have one of those 2 season rooms...spring and fall only or else its too cold or hot.
we coated the roof with sno-coat, a white paint product, that actually made the room bearable in the summer, by probably 30 degrees
next step is foam insulation underneath
good luck with yours
2007-04-27 00:46:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rooms that face East normally begin to build up heat in the mornings.
Consider adding insulation to the walls and attic. Check out your windows: Are they insulated glass with regular glass or the newer versions. Try shutting blinds or drapes in the morning.
Add an attic fan or a ceiling fan in that room.
2007-04-21 11:08:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I can think of is to put insulation the walls and if there are any windows use some heat reflecting film on them or replace them with the new insulated windows. Is there any chance of installing a fan in the room to circulate the air?
2007-04-21 04:33:41 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I noticed a couple of answers recommending the use of window film. As a window guy, I do not recommend this, as it will void any warranty you might have on the glass. The film can trap heat inside the insulated glass unit, causing it to break or the seal to fail.
Glass is generally the weak point in the walls for heat transfer, if you have a lot of glass, may think about new windows with glass designed to better insulate and reflect heat.
2007-04-21 06:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is stick on plastic for windows that looks silver from the outside and keeps the sun from
creating heat from these windows. Clear vision from inside to nurture your plants and your family
2007-04-21 04:40:17 · answer #5 · answered by Margaret Rose C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do as I do and get a free standing fan with settings and use it when it gets too hot, I find them great for cooling the room..
2007-04-21 04:38:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋