Attic ventilation

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When your attic is an unconditioned space — i.e. not heated in the winter or cooled in the summer — its temperature and humidity can reach critical levels. That creates a breeding ground for mildew and shortens the life of your roof. The solution is simple: Ensure proper attic ventilation. One of the best ways to do that is to install an attic fan.

Low-profile, compact design. 40 Square inches of Net Free Area airflow each. Galvanized steel construction with a 7.5-in round opening. Slant-back design. Suitable for 3/12 to 12/12 roof pitch. Part of a balanced attic ventilation system for year-round airflow. Helps to fight heat and moisture buildup inside an attic as well as ice dams in cold climates. Requires intake ventilation for proper performance. Use the Lowe's online calculator to determine how many are needed for each attic. Air…

1007 CFM Mill Finish 15-Watt Solar Powered 14 in. Dia. Roof Mounted Attic Exhaust Fan

Attic fans are relatively common additions to homes with large attics. These fans serve to draw hot or humid air out of the attic. Whichever of these is your goal; you may be wondering how long you should run your attic fan for. In this post, we leverage industry professional knowledge and research to provide […]

9 out of 10 homes in the US do not have proper attic ventilation. Learn about the warning signs that you may need attic vent chutes installed in your home.

Matt Risinger on Instagram: "Monopoly Framing (done less expensive). @thehomesteadbuilders framed this home traditionally but used some smart details to ensure the home performed well in a blower door test. This @huberwood Zip is the air barrier separation between the porch attic and the house attic. Notice the zip went up BEFORE the ceiling framing. They plan to ventilation for this enclosed space by using a soffit vent in two locations. You always want to vent spaces that are enclosed but…

(eBay) 600 CFM Silver Electric Powered Gable Mount Shutter Fan/Vent

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In the first post, we looked at how adding insulation could lead to frozen pipes if the insulation was put in the wrong location. But, just like a sweater, if you put everything you want to be warm…