Cool The Attic In Summer

If your attic is hot and stuffy there are lots of ways you can cool it down.

Cool the attic in summer. 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. Remember that insulating your attic will help keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter so it s a worthwhile investment. Alternatively install passive vents such as gable soffit and ridge vents which are openings in the roof that allow hot air to escape.

Just make sure the ceiling is airtight and fully insulated and the temperature in the attic doesn t matter much. Having a properly vented attic is the best way to keep attic cool because it allows the hot air to escape during the summer. Check in with professionals if you re unsure. In addition hot air in your attic could increase moisture levels which could result in wood rot and mold growth.

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. This is of course also a good way to save money. Make sure you follow any building codes for your home and in your area. Install electric ventilators and attic fans which remove hot air from an attic.

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.