Using insulation only keeps the attic s heat from traveling through your home.
How hot does my attic get.
In addition hot air in your attic could increase moisture levels which could result in wood rot and mold growth.
An unventilated attic can reach 150 degrees in the heat of summer 50 degrees higher than it should be.
Another reason your attic is so hot is because of insulation.
We live in south east texas.
If your attic soars above 100 degrees and reaches the 150 mark its time to consult professionals.
An overheated attic can bake asphalt shingles on the roof and cause them to deteriorate.
In this case the most reflective roofing material ivory ir selective metal tile is 23 4 f cooler than attic covered with dark shingles.
Attic ventilation is vital to the upkeep of your home so make sure it is installed and functioning correctly.
Hang an outdoor thermometer in your attic making sure its range reaches at least 130 degrees fahrenheit.
And it can cause your air conditioner to work harder than it needs to and send your energy bills soaring with the temperature.
Ideal attic temperatures shouldn t be more than 10 to 20 degrees hotter than outside temperatures.
My attic is ridiculously hot if i install a fan pull out hot air to help cool my attic will my ac work better right now it takes two to three hours to drop the house 4 degrees.
Not the overabundance but the lack of insulation in the attic.
It works together with the attic insulation which will ensure hot air does not enter the attic from outside.
But by adding powered attic fans you will draw more air into the attic.
The thermostat will usually start at 95 degrees fahrenheit which is the temperature that the attic fan usually starts at.
The attic is a huge determinant in keeping your entire home cool so the first place to start cooling your home should be the attic.
There is a window in front and another in the back.
The third graph shows attic temperatures from the middle of the attic for several different types of roofing as well as a sealed attic.
If hot air is allowed to sit in your attic it could overheat the shingles on your roof and cause damage.
Within the attic insulation is a must.
Hang pencil and paper next to the thermometer and record the outdoor and attic.