Within the attic insulation is a must.
How hot is your attic supposed to be.
The attic is cold.
The attic is a huge determinant in keeping your entire home cool so the first place to start cooling your home should be the attic.
Taking advantage of this natural process referred to as passive ventilation is the most common way to vent an attic.
Excessive heat deteriorates items you store in the attic and can cause moisture problems in your house.
And it can cause your air conditioner to work harder than it needs to and send your energy bills soaring with the temperature.
An unventilated attic can reach 150 degrees in the heat of summer 50 degrees higher than it should be.
Hang an outdoor thermometer in your attic making sure its range.
Hot air exhaust vents located at the peak of the roof allow hot air to escape.
An overheated attic can bake asphalt shingles on the roof and cause them to deteriorate.
A thick insulation between 14 to 18 inches will help reduce heat from entering your home.
That means it s 5 percent of your total electric bill.
For perspective radiant floor heating is usually set to a temperature of 80 to 90 degrees f to keep a room toasty warm during the winter.
What should the attic temperature be relative to the outside and house temperatures assuming a new supposedly well insulated house.
A check the temperature an hour before sunrise.
With poor insulation your ceiling might be 40 50 degrees f.
The truth is your attic plays a major role in your home s overall energy performance and can significantly impact how much it costs to keep your living space comfortable.
Take its temperature.
In the cold winter months the attic s ideal temp should be about par with the ouside temp while in the hot summer months the ideal temp inside the attic should only gain perhaps 15 20 degrees above the outside temp.