On 20 Apr 2006 16:53:40 -0700, "TomD" wrote:

I recently finished my attic this Fall/Winter and enjoyed wonderful
room temperatures since, however, as the temp starts to rise this
spring, the attic is unbelievably hot. 70Degrees outside usually means
85 degrees in the attic. I am scared to think what 90degrees outside
will mean for the attic. I have researched portable air conditioners
and have determined that they will be inadequate for the attic (about
450sq ft.). The windows are too narrow for standard window units. Has
anyone used attic fans to cool a finished attic? Also, does anyone
have any other suggestions for this problem.


Use a split-system AC that doesn't use up the window. That
way you can exhaust the hot air for a while in the early
evening before turning on the AC.

If you're willing to spend a great deal of money,
then the next time you get your roof re-shingled,
do a complete tear-off, add 4" urethane foam, and
then put on a layer of self-ventilated nailable
decking.

And use white shingles.

If you're not willing to spend that much money,
then you need to make more holes somewhere so that
you can pump more air through the attic space.