Originally Posted by
shazamataz
...the temperature ranges from 40C (104F) in summer down to -3 degrees (26F) in winter so it's pretty extreme. We have a ceiling fan and a portable air conditioner for summer, but I don't know if the little wood heater is going to cut it in winter, we don't have much cash left after doing necessary renovations either
Ok : first the cheapest form of isolation than :
- Repair and seal all draft points.
- Install doorstrips.
- If you have an attic, install isolation over the ceiling. Most heat leaves via the roof.
- Isolating walls and install double glass in windows is expensive, so have to wait
Till you can provide and install proper isolation, just get a couple of cheap electric heaters (warm air fan type) : they are cost effective on short term and are always handy to have around.
Dual purpose aircon systems (heating and cooling) are expensive and therefore not on top of your list of new investments.
For summertime a ceiling fan in each bedroom is advised : cheap and effective.