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Comfort Considerations

Have you ever been in an uncomfortable home? Perhaps you've owned one, or even own one now. Wouldn't you like to think that your new home is comfortable? There is little reason to believe that it will be unless you work with a builder that is taking extra effort to ensure that your home will avoid the common comfort problems found in many homes today.

Common Comfort Problems

The "Goldilocks" Effect

The basement is too cold, the upstairs is too hot, but the main level is just right. Technically, this is known as stratification. It occurs when the upstairs of a home is noticeably warmer than the lower floors. Homes act like chimneys - the more floors in your home, the more chimney you have. It's called the stack effect and it creates a variety of challenges in keeping homes comfortable. Combined with typically poor duct systems, we see this problem in many new homes.

Rooms over garages

Although rooms over garages and other unconditioned spaces are notoriously difficult to heat and cool, builders have simple ways to address these areas. Many new homes have this problem. The situation is potentially difficult to correct after building is completed, but can easily dealt with at the time of construction.

Uneven temperature throughout a home

This condition often indicates a duct system problem. At times it is easy to fix and sometimes it is difficult and expensive to correct. EnergyLogic Raters provide answers to this problem in existing homes.

Cold fireplaces and entertainment centers

In many new homes, homeowners have complained that these areas were uncomfortable to be near. It's ironic, and not very funny, that you might be too cold in front of your fireplace. Solving the problem is easy for a builder that pays attention to these kind of details.