Let your attic breathe! Brooklyn Skylight Guys have the right tools for you.
 
Ensuring proper ventilation of your attic is an important part of maintaining an energy efficient home or commercial building. Attic temperatures can reach over 150 degrees during the hot summer days if there isn’t adequate ventilation. The trapped heat can cause multiple issues over time including but not limited to higher energy bills, mold buildup and ultimately the deterioration of the roof itself. Solar attic fans otherwise known as solar roof vents offer the ideal solution to this problem by actively removing the heat and moisture using solar power. The more intensely the sun beats down on the roof, the more power is generated for the fan to remove the heat! As a result, the attic remains much cooler and everything therein is better maintained.

Here is a short list of benefits of using solar attic fans or solar roof vents:

·        Your insulation works better

·        Air conditioner runs more efficiently

·        Shingles last longer

·        Lowers cooling costs

·        Works hardest when it’s the hottest

·        Removes moisture and humidity as well as heat

·        Prevent ice damming in winter months

Traditionally, insulation has been the method by which attics across the country have regulated their temperature. However, over time the insulation is degraded by the heat and moisture present in the attic rendering it less and less efficient at regulating the attic temperature. Solar attics fans work in tandem with insulation and help the insulation work better and last longer.

And yes! Solar attic fans are useful even during the very cold winter months. They help prevent ice damming during this time by continuing to remove moisture and humidity that can build up and cause problems for appliances in the attic or even damage the integrity of the building itself.

If the HVAC system in your building is installed in the attic, the addition of a solar attic fan or solar roof vent can make a massive difference.  Most systems only operate efficiently around 77 degrees. You can see where this would be a game changer for the summer months.

Solar attic fans also qualify for a 26% federal tax credit. Often times the savings can cover the solar attic fan and the installation itself! These are investments that almost always pay for themselves. Filing for the federal solar tax credit is easy. All you need to do is download and fill out the IRS Form 5695.

Brooklyn Skylight Guys are invested in improving the health and energy efficiency of the homes and commercial buildings throughout the Brooklyn, NY area. We only use the highest quality equipment and brands and take pride in being an experienced and knowledgeable skylight contracting company. Call us today for a no obligation free quote!