Although a roof may seem like a simple cover for your home in Alexandria, it actually contains many components working together to provide both protection and comfort for the spaces within. Attic ventilation is a key element of your roofing system that helps to regulate temperature and moisture in your attic, which has an effect throughout the rest of your home as well. If you’re looking for ways to green your roof to enjoy a more eco-friendly lifestyle, solar attic ventilation is an excellent option that offers many beneficial returns on your investment.
The Importance of Attic Ventilation
Attic ventilation plays an important role in the quality of your home’s indoor air. Ventilation also helps to regulate temperature and reduce the need for heating and cooling, which can help you save money and further reduce your home’s carbon footprint. Sufficient attic ventilation prevents the buildup of moisture in your attic, which can damage insulation and roofing, as well as attract pests and promote mold growth. The buildup of warm, moist air in your attic during the winter is also a significant factor in the formation of ice dams, which can cause serious damage to your roof and home. By providing adequate ventilation in your attic, your roof and home will require fewer repairs and the materials in your home will last longer, contributing to a healthier environment by reducing the waste associated with replacement of your roof and other materials inside your home before their expected lifetime is up.
The Basics of Solar Attic Ventilation
Solar attic ventilation is an active ventilation system, rather than a passive one. Photovoltaic cells mounted on the top of the fan power the fan’s operation, allowing it to actively circulate air to reduce moisture and heat inside your home. These fans offer many benefits over conventional electric fans by effectively eliminating the fan’s operating costs and preventing negative pressure zones that can occur when electrical fans draw too much air out of your home too quickly. Furthermore, the installation of a solar attic fan can reduce your air conditioning consumption by up to 35%, which will help you save money and conserve power while maintaining a healthy and comfortable environment inside your home, particularly on an upper floor and in rooms adjacent to attic spaces. Solar attic fans are available in varying models to meet your ventilation requirements, regardless of the size of your home and attic.
Property owners that opt to install solar attic fans are eligible for a 30% tax credit up to a cap of $1,500 to cover the purchase, and installation of the fan through 2016. If you’d like to learn more about adding attic ventilation to your home or commercial property, click over to our website for more information about our roofing services in Alexandria. We also invite you to check out our blog for more green building information to improve comfort and reduce energy consumption for a healthier home and a healthier environment.
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