When reroofing use white or pale gray shingles instead of dark ones.
Best way to lower attic temperature.
Ideal attic temperatures shouldn t be more than 10 to 20 degrees hotter than outside temperatures.
Get one that runs on a temperature sensor.
They have thermostats that turn the fan on at a recommended preset temperature of 100 110 degrees.
It will help to keep the attic much cooler in the summertime.
Install electric ventilators and attic fans which remove hot air from an attic.
Gable vents around 25 each plus 75 per vent for labor can lower attic temperatures about 10 degrees.
The thermostat will usually start at 95 degrees fahrenheit which is the temperature that the attic fan usually starts at.
Here are ten different ways to reduce your attic heat temperature and save you money.
Also make sure your attic is ventilated.
A ridge and soffit ventilation system an extra 200 during reroofing will reduce attic temperature to around 100 degrees.
In existing homes the question is important.
If you don t worrying about how best to keep the attic cool is a bandaid on a self inflicted wound.
A solar powered attic fan would be best.
They are readily available and easy to install yourself.
If your attic soars above 100 degrees and reaches the 150 mark its time to consult.
Again i m assuming that you re not considering a sealed attic lowering the temperature of an attic that contains ducts can reduce your air conditioning costs.