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Attic Fan Ventilation
Attic fans are intended to cool hot attics by drawing in cooler outside air from attic vents (soffit and gable) and pushing hot air to the outside. However, if your attic has blocked soffit vents and is not well-sealed from the rest of the house, attic fans will suck cool conditioned air up out of the house and into the attic. This will use more energy and make your air conditioner work harder, which will increase your summer utility bill.
You don't want your unfinished attic cooled by your air conditioner. To prevent this, follow the air sealing and insulation strategies in this guide and make sure the attic is well-ventilated using passive vents and natural air flow.
Installing Rafter Vents
To completely cover your attic floor with insulation out to the eaves you need to install rafter vents (also called insulation baffles). Complete coverage of the attic floor along with sealing air leaks will ensure you get the best performance from your insulation. Rafter vents ensure the soffit vents are clear and there is a channel for outside air to move into the attic at the soffits and out through the gable or ridge vent. To install the rafter vents, staple them directly to the roof decking. Rafter vents come in 4-foot lengths and 14-1/2 and 22-1/2 inch widths for different rafter spacings. Rafter vents should be placed in your attic ceiling in between the rafters at the point where your attic ceiling meets your attic floor.
Once they are in place, you can then place the batts or blankets, or blow insulation, right out to the very edge of the attic floor. Note: Blown insulation may require an additional block to prevent insulation from being blown into the soffit. A piece of rigid foam board placed on the outer edge of the top plate works very well for this.
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Our installers use the latest technology to blow in insulation, or spary on radiant barrier or insulate using the latest in foam technology. We look at your entire project and advise you on proper insulation needs and often fix issues with poor ventilation, which too has an impact on your over all energy usage and monthly utilities bills.
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Attic Ventilation
Attic ventilation keeps the attic cooler in the summer and dry in the winter
Attic ventilation keeps the attic cooler in the summer and dry in the winter. Proper ventilation enhances the performance of your insulation, extends the life of your HVAC unit and saves you even more money on energy bills.
Many people think that if the attic is sealed tightly from outside air, this would create the most energy-efficient attic, however, exactly the opposite is true. In order to meet building codes, and to ensure that you have an Energy Saving Attic® -- proper ventilation is essential.
Our team uses soffit vents and ridge vents to pull air through the attic. This creates natural convection pulling air out of the attic via the ridge vents, which in turn brings in fresh air from the outside through the soffits. This continuous movement of air requires no moving parts or energy. Sometimes our teams will recommend wind turbines, air hawks and the latest addition to the industry -- solar-powered vents.
During the hot summer months, proper ventilation prevents heat build-up in the attic, thus reducing the stress on air conditioners. During the winter months its important to remove the warm, moist air generated by laundry shoots, showers and cooking vents, etc. -- recycle the air. If the ventilation system is not working or is not properly installed can cause the air to stop, potentially trapping poor quality air in the attic and causing extensive damage to the roof and insulation over time.
Proper attic ventilation also contributes to the performance of insulation and radiant barrier spray. The results are added comfort in all seasons, reduced energy consumption throughout the year, and the prevention of damage to your home.
POWER VENTS
Power vents are attic fans that are installed on the roof to help draw hot air out of the attic and further cool your house on hot days. Power vents have built in thermostats that automatically turn the fan on when the temperature gets too hot.
SOLAR VENTS
Solar powered vents function much like power vents in the way they forcefully draw heat out of the attic, providing powerful ventilation. Some companies offer solar vents for $600 and you have to do the installation yourself, which can be dangerous and time consuming. We offer the vent and expert installation for $550.00
Benefits of Solar powered vents :
- Run on Sunlight
- Operate without fuel, waste or pollution
- Wind, hail, and impact resistant
SOFFITS
Soffits are installed under the eaves of the house and let cool air into the attic. The force of air into the attic allows the hot air in the attic to be drawn out by attic vents (i.e. power vents, solar vents, attic fans ridge vents); therefore you have consistent air circulation in the attic.
FAQ
Q: Wouldn’t the most energy-efficient home be one that is the most airtight?
Controlled ventilation and air leakage are two different matters. Sealing unwanted air leaks is vital to a homes energy efficiency. However, controlled ventilation in your attic is also very necessary.
Q: How does attic ventilation improve energy efficiency?
Ventilation promotes a cooler attic in the summer and a drier attic in the winter. By exhausting heated air from the attic, a good ventilation system will help keep the rest of the house cooler with less energy usage. In cold months, ventilation prevents moisture build-up in the attic. As warm, moist air rises into a cold attic, it can condense under the roof deck, causing the decking and shingles to distort and deteriorate. Excessive heat and excessive moisture can both lead to serious roof damage.
Q: Where does that moisture come from?
It comes from normal household activities, such as showers, laundering and cooking activities that can release as much as three to five gallons of water vapor a day. If this water vapor becomes trapped in the attic, it can cause roof decking and shingles to warp and distort. Lack of appropriate ventilation can void your home warranty.
Q: What kind of ventilation system do you recommend?
The Energy Efficient Attic® solution employs a ridge vent at the peak of the roof plus vented soffits under the eaves. However, depending upon the structure of your roof, other systems may be recommended - we also install wind turbines, air hawks, and a variety of powered and solar-powered vents.
Q: How does a ridge vent system work?
As wind blows around the house, it creates areas of high and low air pressure high pressure under the eaves and low pressure over the peak of the roof. Because air flows from high to low pressure; air in the attic will be pulled out through the ridge vent, to be replaced by air flowing in through the soffit vents. The system also takes advantage of thermal effect to ventilate even on calm days. We all know that hot air rises. The peak vent allows this hot air to continue to go up and out of the house, with cooler air being drawn in through the soffits.
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