Reasons For The Installation Of Solar-Powered Attic Fans

When you have a bonus room or bedroom in the attic that gets too hot in the summer you can think of installing solar-powered roof fans in the attic. The PV or Solar fans run on solar power and replace the superheated air from the attic with the cooler air from outside. It also decreases the quantity of work performed by the HVAC system for cooling the living area on the upper floors. The gable-end attic fans work the best as they are capable of moving a lot more Read More +

The Advantages Of Solar-Powered Attic Fans

The most popular image of solar power is panels installed on a roof. However, there is a lesser-known type of roof-top solar: attic fans. They’re small rooftop ventilation devices powered completely by solar energy. They serve two main purposes; cooling an attic in the summer and preventing condensation from causing issues in the winter. While they’re lesser-known, they actually work more effectively than traditional attic fans, and in this article, we’ll be going over a few of the reasons why. Keeping Your Home Comfortable One Read More +

Improving The Attic Ventilation

Low-quality attic ventilation forces your air conditioner to work harder and can lead to condensation inside the attic. It is also responsible for reducing the lifespan of the roof. Luckily there are several ways available for improving attic ventilation and some of them can be inexpensive and can be undertaken as DIY projects. Every effort for the attic insulation is based on the fact that hot air will rise. The basic idea is to allow this hot air to escape from the top of the Read More +

Determining If Your Home Needs Attic Ventilation Fans

When you’re suffering through a heat wave, you probably don’t stop to think about your attic. This is the last place you want to go when it’s hot outside, but you shouldn’t neglect it either. After all, your attic shields your home against the heat. As such, it has a major impact on how hot the rest of your home will get and whether you must run your air conditioner more. By improving your attic’s ventilation and reducing how much heat is held there you Read More +