Ridge Vent Solar Attic Fan

A ridge vent or a solar attic fan.

Ridge vent solar attic fan.

Which is better for your roof. 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. Ridge vent vs solar attic fan. Attic ventilation fans whether hard wired or powered by their own solar panels seem like a low cost and effective way to help keep your house cool.

See the benefits of attic ventilation a new roof is more than just shingles. Get free shipping on qualified roof mount attic fan or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Since your solar vent fan only moves 500 cfm a third to half that of a typical hardwired attic vent fan it probably won t move enough air to reverse the action of the ridge vent. What makes ridge vents so effective is how they run the length of your roof.

As warm air rises in your attic fresh air is drawn in through soffit vents. Set your store to see local availability. Out of stock online. Hvi recommends a ratio of 60 to 40 for soffit ventilation to gable or ridge ventilation.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. That depends on your roof. Active ventilation 740 cfm black aluminum solar powered attic fan model asf 12 c2 bl 209 45 209 45. The downside of attic ventilation fans.

Ridge vents are an ideal solution to ventilation in an ideal attic. Effective attic ventilation systems reduce damaging heat and moisture in your attic promote energy efficiency by helping to reduce the load on your air conditioner in the summer and also reduce the risk of ice dam formation on your roof.