Top Floor Flat Too Hot

The master bedroom in our last house was below a flat roof and i found the following measures made for more comfortable sleeping.

Top floor flat too hot. Avoid the flats at the top floor because it is usually very hot up there and there might be leaks since the water tanks would be directly above the top floor flat. The top floor however is the bedrooms and a hallway and it gets very stuffy up there. Flat s facing determines whether it s hot or not. We have a similar issue in our house.

High temperature during night is not due to atmosphere but the heat radiation from the ceiling that stores all the heat. 1 since the cold air from air conditioners tends to sink use fans to blow it back up to the ceiling. But their flat is warmer in summer than ours and colder in winter. Remember all these are minimalist and eco friendly approach to relieve from hot climate.

I know that the other apartments in the block do not get as hot as ours as none of them are so constantly in the sun. How can i keep it cool. If you are opting for a to p floor you will get benefit of terrace which. Don t get a ground floor one because it could get really cold.

My friends who stay in that flat find it too cold in winter. I was sure i had to avoid west facing flats as i personally experienced the heat at my. The real problem is the lack of air sealing on the attic floor poor insulation and radiant heat coming in the attic. It doesn t seem to make a difference if we close all windows and blinds during the day or keep them open.

Closing them can reduce the heat and your a c bill by up to 45 according to consumer reports. Plus you don t see any pipes from the ceiling. When you air seal you seal all the penetrations in the attic floor. The sun is pretty hot.

When you live on the top floor of your building nothing stands between you and the heat of the sun except your blinds. That is if it s at ground level with the car park etc. However before going a head to make a purchase in a t op floor here are some advant ages and disadvantages which y ou should keep in mind. The bottom floor is an open area lounge living room kitchen.

Top floor may have higher ceiling mine is close to 2 7m and there s slabs on top of the flat that reflects most of the heat. I did not follow one of the rules and i did not regret it. It offers spectacular view of nature and surroundings. There are plenty of windows and a balcony there so to keep it cool i can just open windows and doors and put a fan on.

Al so you will get enough of sun light. I chose a flat at the top floor. Hi renjith shifting to a top floor solely depends on your c hoice. Keep your doors open.

This could be top plates which is the top part of your interior and exterior walls light fixtures and any other penetration in your upper floor ceiling.