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If you are thinking about purchasing property on Hilton Head, the
weather can effect you in three ways. The temperature, the amount
of rain, the change of the sun's angle from season to season, and
the wind's direction effects: (1) the design of dwellings, (2) the
rental income you may want, and (3) your personal enjoyment.
Home
design can be a response to the weather. Through sensible design
you can save 60% of your home heating and air conditioning bills
according to the American Institute of Architects. Certain modifications
to most existing homes can result in 30% savings. Wide roof overhangs,
insulation, placement of air ducts, and many other considerations
can save you plenty. Local architects have been responding to the
subtropical climate, natural surroundings, and economic energy design
for years.
The
lack of extended cold periods means terrific growth opportunities,
giving us lush yards, shrubs and green golf courses when most others
are brown or covered with snow. The long fall and spring mean great
energy savings and longer rental seasons. Plus you can invite the
outdoors in through large windows, patios, screened porches and
numerous other design features. Buying or building on Hilton Head
is doing something about the weather; instead of beating it, you
join it.
If
you wish to rent your Hilton Head property to Island visitors, your
rental income will be affected by the seasonal temperature. Even
though the seasons of visitors are getting longer each year, the
quantity of visitors overall, rises and falls with the thermometer.
The
chart below will give you some help in understanding the seasons
on the Island. |
