In the summer, the sun’s UV rays heat up the attic in “heat rays.” That is known. As basic physics teaches us to move heat to a cooler area, heat passes through the ceiling in the living areas of the house, force the air Conditioner to work. This results in higher energy bills.
It is not unusual for the attic to reach 150 degrees in the summer. There is a lot of heat that has to be shaken in the air conditioner.
There are ways to keep your attic cooler and lower your energy bills.
The really good news is that the same products can also help to remove the cold in the attic in winter. lower heating costs. Without super-frozen air in the attic, ice melt is less likely, and heat from living areas is conserved in living spaces. Cold, wet air doesn’t get a chance to form ice in the attic, so your insulation and roofing materials last longer.
Here are five ways to keep your attic cool:
Court Fan
Attic fan by drawing direct air from Attic works. It is established by a lover, and is brought to the environment in the house. It is advisable to have an electrician make sure that the expansion fan load does not exceed the chosen circuit, or a new circuit will have to be installed.
Read the electrical amperage and wattage carefully- These devices can add a lot to the utility bill.
Bottom vents need to be installed so that a fan can draw outside air into and through the attic.
Solar Attic Fan
Attic solar fans work the same as electric models, except that during the day, they run away from the solar panel and at night, they fight themselves, which during the day the floor is set.
Air is drawn through vents in the roof structure. Slats and decking must be cut for installation, and flashing must be installed.
Since no grid electricity is used, the utility bill will only reflect the energy savings of the attic cooler. .
With this technique, the bottom vents to provide airflow will also need to be installed.
Full House Fan
Similar to an attic fan, this device works well in two story homes. The fan is turned on, and draws air from the interior of the building into the attic and exits. The first windows are necessary to open this technique to work properly.
In regions where the summer climate is mild, these require only cooling.
Back Wind
A back vent is a hole in the ridge or top of the roof. The top of the roof is cut off three inches from each side, a solid vent or mesh is installed at the top, and the back of the rafters is fastened in place. Space is created for airflow.
The bottom vents are located under the roof, and airflows are poured through the vents and through the throat vents. In the summer, the superheated air of the attic can escape to the cooler air outside. As it happens, it draws cooler air from the shadows in the lower attic.
Air flows through the ridge vent, a vacuum is created on the side, which draws air from the attic. This effect is called to come. The Romans used it effectively and today it still works without any electricity.
Air Turbines
Seen in industrial buildings, on the roofs of buildings and in individual homes in cities, these ancient but effective devices work without any electricity. They lift warm air from the attic, creating a suction vortex when the wind moves the nozzles of the tornado.
The bottom vents were added to provide enough air flow for efficient turbines.
The author of this article installed two of these and noticed that without an air conditioner in the house the average temperature inside is 10 degrees lower than outside summer
Turbines are available at individual DIY stores, and are very inexpensive.
The DIY Associates Center can help you decide which model is best for your needs. They can also advise you on how to get accurate attic space measurements.
This year, keep your home cooler starting from the attic. One area that is often overlooked is energy efficiency.
Source: The author of this article has over 40 years of experience in various forms of DIY, home improvement and repair; knitting, designing and building furniture, outdoor projects and more.
