Exhaust hot attic air in order to cool your living space. Attic ventilation in the form of turbine and pot attic vents work with the wind to remove the heat.
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A whole house fan needs plenty of exhaust area to work properly. Turbines or pot vents will help remove hot air as the whole house exhaust fan pulls it through the house.
Whole house fans are great for moving hot, stale air from your home. Home ventilation will work if you size the fan correctly and provide intake and exhaust areas.
Attic ventilation is so important. Ridge vents and soffit vents can remove heat and prevent frost problems through the changing seasons.
Exhaust fans do a great job when properly installed. Kitchen exhaust fans and bathroom exhaust fans vented into the attic can cause condensation and damp ceilings.
Cool air intake can lower humidity causing static electricity. Water vapor exhausts causing condensation. Check your humidifier and seal areas cold air enters.
Clothes dryer vent installation improperly done will cause problems in your home. Condensation will cause mildew. Lint build up is a fire hazard.
Attic ventilation should not be done using a powered attic ventilator. They pull air conditioning out and may return combustion gas. Ridge vents are the answer.
Whole house fans move lots of air quickly. They can even provide a breeze through your rooms. Air conditioning should be used when the attic fan cannot provide comfort.
Cupolas can be used as a decorative attic ventilation device or stylish decoration. Make sure to keep them leak free with flashing or by caulking the screws.
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