Discovered that the attic access hatch isn’t insulated, which honestly isn’t surprising given when it was built. No ladder system. I’m working on cutting up some foam boards to glue to the backside. Hopefully it will reduce how much is radiated through this barrier.
Recognize there’s a possible logical fail there. The reason it’s only 10F warmer is due to the lack of insulation. You’re losing a ton of thermal control in the livable areas of your home and probably could seriously cut your heating and cooling by asking that insulation.
This house was built by Habitat for Humanity. The whole goal is to put people in a mortgage they can afford. Given that, the insulation, windows, doors, etc., are top notch for insualtion. One of the guys told me the structure is above grade by 2 and sometimes 3 notches, and this on the Hurricane Coast. Doorknobs and faucets, LOL, not so much.
Commented the other day that the AC only runs non-stop when both conditions are met; over 95F and left it off for the afternoon. Kinda nuts how little power this house uses, but it is small.
Did you have to come up with a downpayment?
$700 bucks. If you want a house, make the phone call. It costs you nothing to learn about the program.
I just bought a house, but I wish I had known