Cool The Attic In Summer

The summer heat can seem pretty unavoidable but it shouldn t be invading your home.

Cool the attic in summer.

If your attic is hot and stuffy there are lots of ways you can cool it down. They have thermostats that turn the fan on at a recommended preset temperature of 100 110 degrees. If you re designing and building a new home keeping an unconditioned attic cooler in summer is pretty much irrelevant. Having a properly vented attic is the best way to keep attic cool because it allows the hot air to escape during the summer.

Install electric ventilators and attic fans which remove hot air from an attic. Get creative with your roof dark roof shingles absorb sunlight and convert that energy into heat. If hot air is allowed to sit in your attic it could overheat the shingles on your roof and cause damage. 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.

Make sure you follow any building codes for your home and in your area. This is of course also a good way to save money. Remember that insulating your attic will help keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter so it s a worthwhile investment. Check in with professionals if you re unsure.

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.