This is your best option for a house that old. I also think it would be your cheapest option ^^Fan in a window, blowing out. barely open a couple windows down stairs and let them draw air in. It might work, not much else you can do that is simple.
Install a mini split.
Holy ****.Inside.
Zim
I should add, the best thing to do would be to insulate. Although, depending on construction it might not be that simple.Bought a 115 yo house. We have 2 unused rooms up stairs, one finished, one not. Hotter than hell. 118*. I have the window open also. What's the best way to evacuate that heat. I have a window on the west side as picture shows. Can't do anything in the front of the house. Roof appears to have two vents of some sort but not working to my favor. LOL
Zim
Yeah we'll insulate when we rebuild up stairs. Someone just nailed up some wood paneling and called it good. It's all warped due to moisture now and is a mess.I should add, the best thing to do would be to insulate. Although, depending on construction it might not be that simple.
In the upstairs of my house I have about 4' of sloped ceiling that follows the underside of the roof. I can insulate the exterior walls, I can insulate in the attic but that sloped ceiling is not an easy task.
I have no desire to tear off plaster so my plan is wait until the roof needs shingled then pull sheathing in that are and either spray foam it or cut rigid foam to fit. With only 3 1/2" foam is the only real option.
It would accomplish the insulation goal. Especially if you need to insulate the whole roof. I need to insulate about 48" on each half of the roof. Going on top would make the eaves would look weird unless I cut them off and redid.You can also insulate outside of the existing roof deck. Typical solution is tear off old roof, repair the sheathing, put an air barrier, and then put foam on top, followed by OSB (attached with really long screws...), and a normal roof. There are other ways to do it, too. I've seen the sheeting ripped off and trusses (same sort as used for floor joists, more less. Lighter than a 2x would be.) sistered to the rafters , so that there's enough depth for a more conventional insulation system.
What kind and how much insulation did you add.I recently finished redoing the attic in my 150 yr old house. Roof is a hip roof, so using regular insulation would have been a challenge. I went with closed cell spray foam. Hired a very highly rated company to do it, because doing it right is critical.
The result has been amazing. My heating/cooling bills went down significantly. I can work in the attic in the hottest/coldest weather and it's comfortable. I considered getting a small a/c unit, but so far I haven't needed to. I bought a supplemental wall mounted heater, but didn't have to use it.
The insulation has also improved the second floor. It used to get really hot as well. Now it's very comfortable.
Yes. Swamp coolers work excellent in the desert, don't work worth a damn in Missouri.Missouri. Does that make a difference. LOL
Zim
4" 0f 100% closed cell spray foam. I'm in the Northeast, so I passed on using any open cell foam.What kind and how much insulation did you add.
Good for you regarding the floors. Is there any off gassing with that application? I have heard with some of those you need to leave your home for a few days.4" 0f 100% closed cell spray foam. I'm in the Northeast, so I passed on using any open cell foam.
Total cost for 2100 sq ft house with a 12/12 roof was about $9K. Company that did is was primarily commercial, but they do some residential as well.
My only complaint is that the installers didn't put down enough plastic on the floors, so half my hardwood floors got trashed. I made them come back and sand my floors. I'd planned on sanding them down anyway, so I got a free sanding out of the deal.