How To Keep Your Attic Warm

Using insulation only keeps the attic s heat from traveling through your home.

How to keep your attic warm.

Use a thermostatically controlled roof mounted ventilator. One of the best ways to ensure a warm space is by insulating the walls of your home. For pull down stairs use an airtight cover with insulation. To head off these problems consider these options for bringing your attic s temperature down.

Insulating around recessed lights can be tricky as you need to keep the insulation away by three inches to avoid fire hazard. They have thermostats that turn the fan on at a recommended preset temperature of 100 110 degrees. It will help to keep the attic much cooler in the summertime. The thermostat will usually start at 95 degrees fahrenheit which is the temperature that the attic fan usually starts at.

Figuring out your attic insulation needs first and foremost check to see how much insulation your attic needs. Having a properly vented attic is the best way to keep attic cool because it allows the hot air to escape during the summer. Use rigid boards for insulating access panels and for the attic door add a door sweep and weather strip. In addition hot air in your attic could increase moisture levels which could result in wood rot and mold growth.

Storing items in your attic is a great way to use what would otherwise be an empty space but to make sure they survive the winter you will need to make sure your attic is properly insulated and ventilated. If hot air is allowed to sit in your attic it could overheat the shingles on your roof and cause damage.