Better attic ventilation improves indoor air quality by removing more particulates and contaminants from indoor air. Ventilation can also ensure your attic doesn’t contain any excess moisture, which can lead to mold and mildew growth, encourage insects and damage any belongings in your attic space. If you want to improve your home’s ventilation, rely on a trusted indoor air quality professional to increase your attic ventilation.
Install attic fans: An attic fan is a large piece of ventilation equipment that’s mounted in the wall of your attic. When the fan is on, it pulls air out of your attic and vents it outdoors. This way, it can remove hot, moist air that may damage your living space.
This constant air circulation can improve the conditions in your attic and, by extension, in the areas of your home located directly underneath. In general, attic fans should be able to replace the entire volume of air inside your attic at least 10 times per hour.
Install a whole-house ventilation system: Whole-house ventilation systems are rugged, high-capacity ventilators designed to improve ventilation throughout your home. They’re most commonly installed in the attic.
Install more ridge, roof and soffit vents: Ridge, roof and soffit vents are non-mechanical devices that allow air to move in and out of your attic space. Roof vents are installed on top of your roof, penetrating the surface. They might have a rotating turbine cap that helps with air circulation. Ridge vents are usually installed at the highest peak of the roof to provide sheltered openings where hot air can move in and out of the attic.
Throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, HVAC and indoor air quality customers know they can rely on Marsh Heating & Air Conditioning for top-quality service and installation. Contact us today for more information on improving your home’s ventilation and for the equipment and services you need to boost ventilation levels.
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