Heating An Unfinished Attic

Using the current hvac system.

Heating an unfinished attic. So why put an hvac system up in the attic at all. I rented an unfinished attic here in la as an art studio. Because attics are naturally prone to being the hottest space in the house during summer and the coldest space in the house during winter having a working heating and cooling system is a must in a converted attic. But if you ve got an unfinished attic giving it proper insulation is one of the simplest ways to keep a lid on your heating bill this season.

There will be a lower cost for parts. When your system itself is in the attic however you don t have to worry about this because your ducts won t have to run all across the attic. If those windows open a window fan can be a lifesaver. There it radiates down into the attic heating up the insulation the framing the ductwork and the boxes of christmas tree ornaments.

It s likely that the heating and or cooling systems in the house omit the attic entirely and you re going to need some way of adjusting the temperature. Once the solar radiation is absorbed some of the heat still gets ejected to the outside but much of it conducts downward through the roofing materials and roof deck. Well mainly it s a way to save space. 1a attic access door.

Most updated central air conditioned homes have a new air conditioner split system meaning the ac is broken up into parts. Your attic is the most susceptible room in the house for this. Hush up the floors illustration by eric larsen. However the topmost portion of.

If the air distribution is in the attic space then consider insulating the rafters to move the distribution into the conditioned space. Attic activity can cause a racket in the rooms below. In unfinished attic spaces insulate between and over the floor joists to seal off living spaces below. Recessed led fixtures tuck completely out of the way don t generate unwanted heat and can have insulation installed snugly and safely around them.

Select attic lighting photo by alan shortall cornerhouse stock. An outdoor unit which houses the fan condenser and compressor and an indoor unit which holds the evaporator and fan. How to heat an attic room. When finishing an attic the biggest question is often how to regulate the temperature.

Attic hvac systems save space. It s a diy project you can tackle in a weekend and the savings you ll get add up every year says toh general contractor tom silva. Remodeling a dusty attic into a livable space is a practical way to enlarge a home s usable square footage and entice prospective buyers.