Prevent Attic Temperature Spikes
Prevent Attic Temperature Spikes
Your attic may seem like a space to be forgotten, but it plays an important role in regulating your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. If not well-insulated or ventilated, an attic can trap heat and send it down into the living spaces below, making your home feel like a furnace in the summer. This can wreak havoc on your air conditioning system, forcing it to work overtime and drive up your energy bills.
The sweltering attic isn’t just an concrete leveling; it can also damage your roof, cause uneven temperatures in the house, and even lead to musty odors or mold. But there are a few proven methods that can help prevent an overheated attic from sabotaging your home’s comfort and running up your energy bills.
Hot Attics
When the sun hits your roof, it can quickly heat up the shingles and then the attic space above them. Since heat rises, the heated attic can then bleed down into the living spaces below, warming them up and raising your cooling costs. This is why it’s so important to have adequate insulation and a well-ventilated attic.
Avoid Common Attic Issues
Insulation reduces conductive and convective heat flow, keeping your attic at the right temperature to keep your home comfortable without wasting money on excessive energy costs. Air sealing is also crucial for minimizing attic leaks and helping your attic vents and ductwork operate more efficiently. And a radiant barrier can be a great addition to your attic insulation, dramatically reducing attic temps in summer and keeping them from leaking into the living spaces below in winter.
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