Ventilation is very important in a home. One area of the home where ventilation is often overlooked is the attic. As temperatures rise outside, the temperature in an unventilated attic can rise upwards of 125 degrees which raises energy costs to cool the home. In cold conditions an unventilated attic creates moisture that will inhibit the growth of mold causing wood to rot. Uncontrolled temperatures in an attic also causes damage to the roof, which can be seen in high temperatures by curling or bulging shingles. Installing a gable attic fan will ensure that the attic will have the right amount of ventilation saving you money on energy costs and expensive roof repairs.
There are two types of fans designed for ventilating an attic. A roof ventilation fan and a gable attic fan. Installing a roof ventilation fan is a little more time consuming because it is installed through the roof and involves the removal of shingles. A gable attic fan is a much more efficient and easier installation because most homes already have a gable vent and the fan can be installed directly in front of the vent. The vents that are already present do not create enough of an air flow, but are already providing the much needed openings in the attic for air circulation. It is important to install a thermostat with the fan so that the settings can be changed from another location within the home.
Attic fans work by pulling fresh air in from the outside and circulating the air throughout the attic. This will generate the ventilation that is needed to keep the outside temperature from having a damaging effect on your home. It is important to evaluate your home to know what kind of ventilation is already there and what kind of ventilation is needed. Gable attic fans can be purchased at any home improvement store and range in price depending on the size and features that the fan has. It is well worth the cost and time spent installing an attic fan for the long term savings of energy and repair costs.
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