A room addition provides higher property value, extra space, and personalized design for your home. However, there are factors to consider when taking on a new project, such as comfortable temperatures. If the room lacks proper ventilation, insulation, and other essential factors, it could be uncomfortable for you and your guests. Below are ways to ensure your room addition stays cool, making the most of your investment.
Window Coverings
Many homeowners don’t focus on the room addition’s coolness until completion. To prevent this potential setback, keep the windows covered. This can block unwanted heat from the area without costing you more money.
Curtains and blinds can reduce window heat gain by approximately seventy percent or more. This will vary by the room addition and location within the home. However, shutters, solar shades, blackout curtains, and other state-approved window coverings can keep your room cool.
Installing blinds and keeping them closed is one step, but this option can block the light altogether, preventing you from taking in the natural sunlight. Therefore, consider using cooling curtains. These features absorb sunlight without compromising energy efficiency or productivity.
Ceiling Fans
A ceiling fan can keep the room addition cool by circulating air. As it’s mounted on the ceiling, you can add this type of fan without taking up any floor space. The ceiling fan will circulate air and provide a windchill effect.
Another benefit is the smaller amount of electricity ceiling fans use compared to air conditioning units. Although they lower the temperature and cool the home, they reduce energy usage.
Appliance Monitoring
When an appliance is used, it generates heat, raising the room temperature. However, when it’s not being operated, you can eliminate the additional heat source and keep the room temperature lower. The larger the appliance, the bigger the impact. Therefore, a quick way to keep the room cool is by monitoring your appliances and lights and turning them off when not in use.
Turn off the appliances’ switches or unplug the devices when not operating them. This includes every appliance in your room addition that has the potential to generate more heat, especially if your new room is a San Diego kitchen addition.
Insulation
The new space will typically lack good integration and feature more exposed walls. The inadequate insulation makes the area more susceptible to heat. However, proper insulation steps can prevent heat transfer and keep your room addition cool all year long.
To ensure the best insulation, work with a trustworthy full home remodeling contractor who can complete the job correctly. The contractor will discuss the process with you, share its advantages and disadvantages, and allow you to make the best insulation and remodeling decisions based on your preferences, location, room addition, and finances. A home remodeling contractor can also ensure proper insulation to help you lower your cooling and heating bills, making the room addition even more beneficial.
The Forever Builders team will assist you through every step of your room addition. San Diego homeowners rely on us to provide the most affordable home remodeling services and ensure their visions become reality. From design to completion, we’ll help you create the room addition you’ve always wanted, meeting all your expectations while keeping your costs within budget. To find out more about our exceptional room addition expertise as well as our full home and San Diego kitchen remodeling services, give one of our friendly team members a call today.