Cool The Attic In Summer

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.

Cool the attic in summer.

Remember that insulating your attic will help keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter so it s a worthwhile investment. The summer heat can seem pretty unavoidable but it shouldn t be invading your home. Make sure you follow any building codes for your home and in your area. If you re designing and building a new home keeping an unconditioned attic cooler in summer is pretty much irrelevant.

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. Having a properly vented attic is the best way to keep attic cool because it allows the hot air to escape during the 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.

Check in with professionals if you re unsure. Just make sure the ceiling is airtight and fully insulated and the temperature in the attic doesn t matter much. Install electric ventilators and attic fans which remove hot air from an attic. If your attic is hot and stuffy there are lots of ways you can cool it down.

Alternatively install passive vents such as gable soffit and ridge vents which are openings in the roof that allow hot air to escape.