{"id":576,"date":"2018-08-15T13:49:25","date_gmt":"2018-08-15T13:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/?p=576"},"modified":"2021-08-26T18:05:53","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T18:05:53","slug":"why-is-my-attic-so-hot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/why-is-my-attic-so-hot\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is My Attic So Hot?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During the summer, temperatures in Connecticut can reach well past the 90s \u2014 sometimes even hitting the <strong>100-degree mark<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When temperatures are this hot and the sun is shining directly onto your roof, your attic will heat up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/design\/decorating\/clean-and-organize\/how-to-cool-a-hot-attic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">unsafe temperatures<\/a>. Temperatures inside of the attic may reach <strong>up to 50 degrees hotter<\/strong> than the temperature outside.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hot-attic-in-summer.jpg\" alt=\"hot attic in summer\" width=\"597\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hot-attic-in-summer.jpg 1257w, https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hot-attic-in-summer-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hot-attic-in-summer-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hot-attic-in-summer-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hot-attic-in-summer-1200x797.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 85vw, 597px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Negative Effects of a Hot Attic<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When your attic reaches dangerously hot temperatures, being unable to go into your attic isn\u2019t the only thing that happens \u2014 serious problems can occur.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Roofing materials (like asphalt) can literally overheat to the point of melting and deteriorating. This will result in a <strong>shorter lifespan<\/strong> of the roof and <strong>premature replacement<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>As shingles begin deteriorating further, your roof will become susceptible to <strong>roof leaks<\/strong>. Once water gets behind the shingles, water damage, rot, and mold will now further damage your home until these problems are addressed.<\/li>\n<li>Extreme temperatures like this are oftentimes no match for your home\u2019s insulation. This heat will enter your home which will cause your cooling system to work harder to cool your home. As a result, you will have to deal with increased wear and tear on your cooling system and <strong>higher energy bills<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>How to Cool Down Your Attic<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In order to prevent your roof from becoming damaged by the effects of an overly hot attic, there are some steps you\u2019ll need to take to prevent it from happening.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add a Ventilation System &#8211;<\/strong> Every attic should have ventilation AND an adequate amount of it (based on its size). An attic experiencing temperatures over 100 degrees means your ventilation system is either not doing its job or is <strong>non-existent<\/strong>. A professional roofer will be able to explain which ventilation system is best for your home (gable vents, soffit vents, ridge vents, etc.), as well as providing you with an estimate of the optimal amount.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Address the Insulation &#8211;<\/strong> Old insulation isn\u2019t always able to do its job of keeping the temperatures between your home and the attic (and outside) separate. Ensure your home has the proper amount of insulation and that it\u2019s of the right quality \u2014 preferably an <strong>R-factor of 19 or better<\/strong>. Insulation and a ventilation system go hand in hand, so be sure to address both.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Install a Fan &#8211;<\/strong> Once you have a proper ventilation system with quality insulation, you may want to add an <strong>attic fan<\/strong> for good measure. Attic fans and other electric ventilation systems do a great job of removing hot air from attics. Pair one of these with a thermostat and this fan will turn on once temperatures within the attic begin increasing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When your attic is so hot that you can\u2019t even go into it for a few seconds, that\u2019s how you know something is wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t deal with a hot attic and all of the negatives that come from one. Instead, make sure you give our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/roofing\">Fairfield roofing contractors<\/a> a call. We\u2019ll install all of the ventilation your roof needs, as well as an <strong>inspection of your current roof<\/strong> for any damage it may have previously sustained.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the summer, temperatures in Connecticut can reach well past the 90s \u2014 sometimes even hitting the 100-degree mark. When temperatures are this hot and the sun is shining directly onto your roof, your attic will heat up to unsafe temperatures. 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