Ridge Vent Vs Attic Fan

Joe blanco posted in general questions on february 21 2016 01 26am is there any advantage in using an attic fan comparing to ridge vents.

Ridge vent vs attic fan.

When you are deciding between a ridge vent or an attic fan consider the needs of the attic. Now for the other sections of roof and attic that are again separated from that garage space there you should use a continuous ridge vent. The house currently has ridge vents and i am wondering if installing a. Without ventilation unfinished attic spaces can end up having stagnant air.

Scott in georgia is on the line with a question about attic ventilation. Without any air movement temperatures in the attic soar in summer and plunge in winter. And the temperature in the attic gets to be somewhere around 115 to120 degrees during the summer and it gets pretty warm. However the roof is only a 2 12 pitch and i am wondering if the shallow pitch will have any adverse effect on the vents.

Also since the fan is powered by the sun it should turn off when the sky is overcast during a storm which will keep it from drawing rain into the attic. Make sure the ridge line is cut open at least an inch to an inch and a half so you have a good wide gap at the top. Well i have a house that has a ridge vent in it. I have been doing some research and it seems like the best way to go is to use soffit ridge vents instead of an attic fan.

How can we help you today. And then the vent fits on top of that. My house is in zone 6 and highs are usually in the 80s during summer only had three 90 days last year. At one point on the roof it is about 30 from the soffit to the ridge with a 2 12 pitch.

And be careful with the type of vent that you. Choosing a ridge vent or an attic fan.