How To Build A Home That’s Cool For The Summer?

You were just visiting a friend or family member in the Palm Coast area and think about living there as well. You enjoyed the lovely home decor and how cool the home was. The home was mainly cool due to the air conditioning, but that was just too much for you. Air conditioning is not the only way to keep your home cool in the summer.

With the average summer temperature in the high 80s, keeping your home cool in the Palm Coast area is key. Let’s explore some tips to build a cool home in the summer.

Build With Energy Efficient Windows, Doors, and Skylights

These items are key in making your home cool by reducing the usage of air conditioning and lighting. When shopping for these items, test their energy efficiency to keep out hot air. Also use proper caulk, stripping, and other items to keep out hot air.

Use Daylight As A Light Source

Design your home so windows and skylights can absorb daylight, to light the home naturally. Position windows and skylights to transmit sunlight to reduce the usage of indoor lighting.

Create A Landscape

Having trees on your block can lower your home temperature by 6 degrees. In addition, a well-designed landscape reduces air condition usage between 15%-50%.

These tips can help reduce your costs and create a beautiful home built for your comfort.

Find The Best Builder

With these tips to build a cool home in the summer, locate a Palm Coast home builder today, to design your energy-efficient home today. Meet with our expert team with 25 years of experience to see how we can design your dream home today.