Install electric ventilators and attic fans which remove hot air from an attic.
Cool the attic in summer.
In addition hot air in your attic could increase moisture levels which could result in wood rot and mold growth.
Remember that insulating your attic will help keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter so it s a worthwhile investment.
If your attic is hot and stuffy there are lots of ways you can cool it down.
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.
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.
If hot air is allowed to sit in your attic it could overheat the shingles on your roof and cause damage.
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.
Check in with professionals if you re unsure.
They have thermostats that turn the fan on at a recommended preset temperature of 100 110 degrees.
The summer heat can seem pretty unavoidable but it shouldn t be invading your home.
Get creative with your roof dark roof shingles absorb sunlight and convert that energy into heat.