{"id":2071,"date":"2022-08-05T15:42:01","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T15:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/2022\/08\/05\/5-130\/"},"modified":"2022-08-05T15:42:01","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T15:42:01","slug":"5-130","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/5-130\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Remodeling Ideas Perfect For Your Cali Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Out-of-staters tend to have a romantic view of California weather. They think it\u2019s 72\u00b0 Fahrenheit and sunny most of the time with little change throughout the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, California weather is generally fantastic, but residents can still experience extreme heat, droughts, and even wildfires during the summer. These conditions present unique challenges for homeowners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With weather-related challenges in mind, here are seven remodeling ideas perfect for your California home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Heat-Resistant Building Materials<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding heat-resistant building materials is the most practical remodeling idea for Cali houses. You need materials with high solar reflectance and low combustibility on the outside and proper insulation on the inside. These are the best outdoor materials for hot climates threatened by wildfires:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concrete<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brick<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stucco<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gypsum<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The roof also plays a significant role in temperature regulation. These durable and heat-resistant materials are familiar sights on the tops of California homes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terra-cotta tiles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asphalt shingles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPDM membranes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the inside, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/fire-rated-or-type-x-drywall-1821479\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type X or C gypsum boards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are widely used non-combustible drywall options. The insulation underneath is the most crucial part of the house for keeping cool air indoors. Identify the spots where heat passes through your walls and add new reflective insulation to those areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Upgraded HVAC System<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdated air conditioning (AC) units don\u2019t stand a chance against the heat of California summers. Upgrading your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (<a href=\"https:\/\/s3da-design.com\/how-to-upgrade-your-hvac-system-while-approaching-summer\/\">HVAC<\/a>) system is a significant step in ensuring that your house stays cool amidst high outdoor temperatures. However, it\u2019s not as simple as replacing your old units with new ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also need to consider ideal locations for the units and how you can make the whole system as energy-efficient as possible. As a general rule, the best rooms for ACs are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-education.psu.edu\/egee102\/node\/2110\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on the north and east sides<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the building. These walls keep the units shaded for most of the day, allowing them to emit 100% cold air without interference from sunlight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A smart thermostat or smart AC controller would also make valuable additions to your HVAC system. They automatically <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/how-do-smart-thermostats-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">regulate your home\u2019s temperature and humidity levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but you can also create a custom schedule from your mobile device. Both attributes help limit the system\u2019s energy consumption and save you money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, you can never have too many ceiling fans. They\u2019re <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/money\/reviewed\/2021\/07\/19\/air-condition-choose-best-cooling-solution\/8016333002\/#:~:text=As%20a%20result%2C%20parking%20yourself,15%20minutes%20of%20air%20conditioning.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more efficient than AC units<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and increase the air circulation throughout the home. The bathroom is the only room in the house where a ceiling fan doesn\u2019t work \u2014 everywhere else is fair game.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Large Doors and Windows<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes in hot climates need airflow to stay chill and comfortable \u2014 an HVAC system can only do so much. Installing larger doors and windows allows more air to move around the house. This renovation is especially beneficial for kitchens and bathrooms, as these rooms can heat up quickly while cooking a meal or taking a shower.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One unique structure that\u2019s gaining popularity in warmer climates is glass garage doors. They create a seamless <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonoverheaddoor.com\/blog\/indoor-uses-for-glass-garage-doors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transition from indoors to outdoors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, providing strong air circulation and allowing you to enjoy more natural light.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maximize the effectiveness of large openings, you must create a clear pathway for the air to travel through. Opening a door or window at parallel points in the house will allow wind to enter and exit, creating a pleasant cross breeze and cooling effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Low E-Coating Windows<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite your best efforts, the hot afternoon sun sometimes overpowers your home\u2019s cooling appliances. Instead of baking in the heat, you can counter California\u2019s intense solar radiation by installing low e-coating windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These windows deflect infrared and UV rays while allowing the same amount of light to enter the room, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/energyeducation.ca\/encyclopedia\/E-coating\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increasing your home\u2019s energy efficiency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with no visual change. If you don\u2019t want to replace the glass, you can add a UV-resistant film to your existing windows to achieve a similar effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your home\u2019s orientation to the sun is essential in determining which windows you need to replace. Windows facing south and west get the most intense sunlight throughout the day, so prioritize replacing them first. If your windows predominantly face north and east, you might be able to get away with replacing just a handful of windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Lighter Paint Colors<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll rarely see a house in SoCal with predominantly dark paint colors \u2014 these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sciencing.com\/colors-absorb-heat-8456008.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">absorb sunlight and heat up fast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while lighter colors reflect sunlight and stay cool for longer durations. These colors would make great additions to your California home:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beige<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mint<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sky blue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pastel yellow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pastel pink<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you also want to choose colors that match the contents of your home. White and beige match almost everything, but the other colors have a little more nuance. That\u2019s why it\u2019s helpful to do your other renovation projects first and save the painting for last.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>6. Humidity-Absorbing Houseplants<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most plants tend to increase humidity in their environments, but a few species have the opposite effect. Consider adding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/houseplants\/hpgen\/plants-that-absorb-humidity.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some humidity-absorbing houseplants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a low-stress home update, like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ferns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orchids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begonias<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peace lily<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These plants have large leaves and similar bushy structures that gather water from the air, acting as natural dehumidifiers. They absorb so much moisture that you only need to water them once or twice a week. Adding a few plants to the warmest rooms in the house can make a surprising difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7. More Shade<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor renovations like pools and decks are popular among California residents, but many homeowners make the same fatal mistake \u2014 not adding enough shade. If you want to enhance your home\u2019s outdoor experience, add a pavilion or awning to provide a shady area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracking the sun will significantly impact the design and layout of your shaded structures. You want to arrange them so they provide the most shade later in the day when the sun is lowest and hottest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could also use landscaping and plant more trees in your yard. Spring and fall cleaning will be more of a chore, but you will have much more shade to work with.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Stay Cool and Comfortable in California<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California weather can get rather intense during the summer despite its admirable qualities. These seven remodeling ideas will keep your home cool and comfortable no matter the outside temperature. Evaluate where you can make some improvements and get to work.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Out-of-staters tend to have a romantic view of California weather. They think it\u2019s 72\u00b0 Fahrenheit and sunny most of the time with little change throughout the year.\u00a0 Yes, California weather [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2072,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[215],"class_list":["post-2071","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-architectural-designhome-design","tag-remodeling-ideas-for-home"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2071"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2072"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2071"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2071"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2071"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}