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Even though the average summer temperature in Seattle rarely rises over 75 degrees, it’s important to remember that your attic temperature will be at least 10 degrees hotter. The temperature variance is just one reason it makes sense to install a gable fan in your attic.
Additionally, if your attic doesn’t have proper ventilation, the buildup of heat and humidity can lead to problems that affect your entire house. Your roofing will erode faster, your attic will attract more pests, and your home will lose energy efficiency. A gable fan installation from Attic Projects can help you alleviate these problems.
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Contact Attic Projects to schedule a free, no-obligation inspection of your attic. We’ll assess your needs, provide a detailed report, and recommend a fan system tailored to your home and unique needs.
Here are the main ways that a gable fan will improve comfort and help you save money on utility and home maintenance costs:
A gable fan increases ventilation and cools your attic space. This is effective for lowering humidity levels. As you consistently use your gable fan, humidity and condensation are less likely to be present in the attic.
Although Seattle has more moderate temperatures, air quality can still be a concern, especially regarding mold, mildew, and bacterial contaminants that thrive in a hot and humid attic. These particles create health hazards for everyone in your household, but the cooler atmosphere that a gable fan creates will result in a less friendly atmosphere for these contaminants.
As moisture gets absorbed by the wood beams and panels in your attic, the wood will become saturated. In addition to destroying the wood’s quality, this moisture accumulation will affect the underside of your roofing materials.
You can reduce your need for roof repairs by installing a gable fan with Attic Projects. The increased ventilation will keep your attic and the roof’s structure cool and dry.
In the summer, the sun heats your home’s roof, multiplying the heat inside your attic. Eventually, that heat will seep into your home’s living spaces, putting more burden on your HVAC system. Installing a gable fan keeps your attic temperature moderate all year long.
A whole-house fan is mounted between your living space and your attic, relying on open windows to pull fresh air into your home. It cools the main living areas, forcing hot, stale air through your attic and out of your house through the roof vents. This fan is useful in cooling your living space directly.
On the other hand, a gable fan is mounted in your exterior attic wall, drawing fresh air into your attic and forcing stale air back out. It reduces the buildup of attic heat that can adversely affect indoor cooling, but it does not directly cool your living area.
A roof fan is mounted, drawing hot air out of the attic. Like gable fans, a roof fan will not directly affect the temperature in your living space.
To find out which fan best suits your purposes, contact our team today for a free inspection.
The team from Attic Projects Seattle will provide a precise and firm fit for your new gable fan. Once we seal the fan in place, you can trust that it will protect your attic from external threats. Rather than risking electrical shorts or home fires, let us provide expert installation.
Attic Projects can help determine whether you need a gable fan installed in your attic. We’ll provide a free inspection that will determine your needs for ventilation. To request your free, no-obligation attic inspection, contact us today at (425) 516-1055 or schedule your free inspection online.
