The Upstairs Rooms Were Cold

[Linas I. Dapkus]

IR scan revealed insulation deficiencies.

[Jae Williams]

I don't see why the upstairs rooms should be colder than the downstairs rooms. After all, they're closer to the Sun--they should be warmer, don't you think?

[Peter C. Russell]

Linus, why does the date say 01/01/00

[Linas I. Dapkus]

Originally Posted by prussell

Linus, why does the date say 01/01/00

I have no idea. I'll have to check it out.

[bdoles2]

Deal killer - you guys and your fancy cameras!

[David Sorge]

Which FLIR model took those shots?

[Peter C. Russell]

I think it's a BCam, nice find!

[Linas I. Dapkus]

BCam

[David A. Andersen]

This room gets colder in the summer, the hotter it get's outside.

Can you tell why?

[bdoles2]

How about a little more info on the room, etc...?

[bdoles2]

Is that a light switch, or thermostat to the left of the door?

[Jason Kaylor]

Thermostat is right below the air infiltration.

I also see this a lot with attic hatches. Out here a lot of the homes have their thermostat right below the attic access. In Arizona those attics can get over 170 degrees in the summer.

JJ

[David A. Andersen]

This one is the attic access.
Not only do they conduct, but radiate as well.

It actually is a point of infiltration.
You can see the hot air being pulled between the insulation and the sheetrock.

Why is it being "pulled" into the house?
This is a 2nd floor bonus room.
Shouldn't stack effect cause the air to flow the other way?