Cool The Attic In Summer

This is of course also a good way to save money.

Cool the attic in summer.

If your attic is hot and stuffy there are lots of ways you can cool it down. The summer heat can seem pretty unavoidable but it shouldn t be invading your home. If hot air is allowed to sit in your attic it could overheat the shingles on your roof and cause damage. Identifying and sealing any cracks or leaks will go a long way toward climate control in that zone as well as the rest of your home.

Alternatively install passive vents such as gable soffit and ridge vents which are openings in the roof that allow hot air to escape. Having a properly vented attic is the best way to keep attic cool because it allows the hot air to escape during the summer. Just like any other part of your home you want to find the spots where cool air can escape and warm air can enter your attic. In addition hot air in your attic could increase moisture levels which could result in wood rot and mold growth.

If you re designing and building a new home keeping an unconditioned attic cooler in summer is pretty much irrelevant. Check in with professionals if you re unsure. Make sure you follow any building codes for your home and in your area. Remember that insulating your attic will help keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter so it s a worthwhile investment.

They have thermostats that turn the fan on at a recommended preset temperature of 100 110 degrees.