As a homeowner, unless you routinely use the attic as a bedroom or other living space, you likely neglect this portion of your home. Because the attic is often “out of sight,” it remains out of mind to most homeowners. Do you know how hot it gets in your attic? Do you know how to cool an attic?
However, just because you don’t regularly visit your attic doesn’t mean you should look past its importance to your home’s overall comfort and energy efficiency. An attic can store excess warm air, causing your home to overheat.
Moss Roofing, a trusted roofing company, knows how to cool an attic. We offer roofing services that address excess heat accumulation and work with homeowners to identify solutions to manage attic temperatures.
How To Cool An Attic
When your attic becomes too hot, your cooling system is forced to work harder than necessary. Moreover, sometimes, the heat in your attic transfers into your living spaces, which also causes your air conditioner to work harder. These scenarios impact your home’s energy efficiency and ultimately result in higher energy bills. Keeping your attic cool is of paramount importance.
At Moss Roofing, we recommend the following courses of action:
- Assess your overall home ventilation system to determine whether it offers optimal energy efficiency to your home’s interior. One square foot of roof venting is recommended for every 300 square feet of contained attic space.
- Incorporate electric ventilators and attic fans in your attic to remove excess heat accumulation. Also, one or more thermostats should be installed so that the fan will automatically run when a specific temperature is reached.
- When considering your roofing system’s design layout, ensure that passive vents, including gable, soffit, and ridge vents, allow trapped heat to escape through your attic and out of your home.
- Ensure your attic has sufficient insulation. Most roofing professionals recommend R-19 insulation for attic spaces as it helps limit or eliminate heat transfer from the attic to interior living spaces.
Caring For Your Attic
Visit your attic from time to time to assess its condition. Check for signs of damage, such as wood rot, moisture intrusion, outside light penetration, insufficient air circulation, or insect infestation. If necessary, contact a professional to conduct a thorough inspection.
Arrange to have your attic professionally cleaned occasionally. Even if you don’t use the attic as a functional living space, the attic can be a source of problems for the rest of your home, including living areas that rely on the attic’s well-being.
Serving homeowners’ needs throughout Greater Indianapolis, Moss Roofing guarantees top-notch workmanship. We also have substantial experience handling roof insurance claims.
Call Moss Roofing at (317)-527-4393 or submit our contact form to request a free consultation.
