The Arctic Air Company offers professional installation of attic ventilation systems in Georgetown, Texas, and the surrounding areas. Our experienced team has helped many homeowners by installing quality attic ventilation systems. Attic ventilation systems are an excellent way to reduce attic heat and provide other benefits. Our company has been in business for decades, helping many customers cool their attics, and we look forward to working with you. Contact us to schedule an attic ventilation system installation.
Why Attic Ventilation Matters
Attic ventilation can help cool your attic. A home’s attic can become incredibly hot. Attic ventilation keeps air moving through your attic by drawing in cooler air from the outside and pushing out warmer air from the attic. Attic heat affects several aspects of your home.
The following are a few of the reasons why attic ventilation matters:
- Attic heat can damage roof shingles
- Attic heat can place strain on air conditioning systems
- Insulation efficiency can be reduced by attic heat
- Hot attics can increase energy costs
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Types of Attic Ventilation Systems
Several types of attic ventilation systems are available; the following are a few examples:
- Solar-powered roof vents: Solar-powered roof vents use solar energy to power a fan that activates at a specific humidity level or temperature.
- Roof turbine vents: Roof turbine vents, also known as whirley bird roof vents, feature a turbine that spins on a ball-bearing system driven by the wind.
- Box roof vents: Box roof vents are passive, as they don’t use fans; instead, air flows through naturally. Please note that wildlife can access homes through box vents, so measures should be taken to prevent this.
- Gable vents: Gable vents are positioned on each side of the attic. Gable vents work passively as they don’t use fans to move air. Preventative measures must be taken, as wildlife can enter homes through gable vents.
- Roof Ridge Vent: A roof ridge vent, also known as a crown roof vent, goes along some or all of a roof’s ridge. It features a low profile and is covered by ridge and hip shingles, helping to hide it.
- Power roof vents: Power roof vents use wires to connect to your home’s electrical system to power a fan. The fan is controlled by a thermometer and is activated when a particular temperature is reached.
Our Attic Ventilation Installation Process
When installing attic ventilation systems, we follow a precise process to ensure the job is completed correctly. These are the steps we take when adding an attic ventilation system to your home. Please note that this is not intended as instructions for installing them, but an overview of the process we follow. The installation process may vary depending on the type of attic ventilation.
- Calculating air flow: If a powered fan or fans are being installed in a home, we’ll need to calculate the correct airflow based on the size of your attic.
- Installing the vent: When we’ve determined where the attic vents will go, we’ll remove the material in the roof or wall. We’ll then place the attic vent in the location. We take care to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Once the vent is in position, we’ll ensure it has a secure fit. If needed, we’ll add any wiring. We’ll ensure the wiring is done safely. When working, we take care to follow all local codes.
Benefits of Proper Attic Airflow
Proper attic airflow offers numerous benefits, such as the following:
- May help shingles last longer
- Removes moisture and heat
- Helps HVAC systems perform better
- Reduces cooling costs
- Makes insulation more effective
Why Choose Us for Your Georgetown Ventilation Needs
- Family-owned & operated since 1987
- Highly-trained, NATE-certified & friendly technicians
- Authorized Carrier dealer & HomeAdvisor approved
- Flexible financing options & fair pricing
- Extended warranties & guarantees
- Free installation & replacement estimates
- Community-centered, supporting various non-profits
Schedule an Attic Ventilation Evaluation
We offer attic ventilation evaluations. This can help show us the state of your attic’s airflow and how we can improve it with a high-quality attic ventilation system.
Contact us to schedule an attic ventilation evaluation of your Georgetown or surrounding area home.
FAQs:
Attic ventilation helps to cool the attic. Hot attics can increase energy use as air conditioners work to cool them. A cooler attic may reduce heat transfer into your home.
Some signs of poor attic ventilation include, but are not limited to, the following:
– Extreme attic heat: Because attics are generally not climate-controlled, they are often warmer than other areas of the home during warm periods, such as summer.
– Mold or mildew: Poor attic ventilation can cause condensation to accumulate underneath a roof and on trusses.
– Roof materials deteriorate: Poorly ventilated attics can cause your roof to degrade early.
– Ice dams form: Although Texas generally doesn’t see much snow, an ice dam (major ice buildup) can form.
Yes, attic ventilation can help lower cooling costs.
While the time required to install attic ventilation can vary, installing it for an average-sized home can take between 3 and 6 hours.
Yes, we offer solar-powered attic ventilation options.