When reroofing use white or pale gray shingles instead of dark ones.
Best way to lower attic temperature.
Ideal attic temperatures shouldn t be more than 10 to 20 degrees hotter than outside temperatures.
Get one that runs on a temperature sensor.
They are readily available and easy to install yourself.
Use a thermostatically controlled roof mounted ventilator.
Alternatively install passive vents such as gable soffit and ridge vents which are openings in the roof that allow hot air to escape.
Adding a radiant barrier to the underside of your attic structure will help reduce heat gain in the space but be sure to check your roof shingle warranty and make sure it would not be voided by such a measure.
Again i m assuming that you re not considering a sealed attic lowering the temperature of an attic that contains ducts can reduce your air conditioning costs.
They have thermostats that turn the fan on at a recommended preset temperature of 100 110 degrees.
Here are ten different ways to reduce your attic heat temperature and save you money.
Also make sure your attic is ventilated.
If your attic soars above 100 degrees and reaches the 150 mark its time to consult.
The thermostat will usually start at 95 degrees fahrenheit which is the temperature that the attic fan usually starts at.
Install electric ventilators and attic fans which remove hot air from an attic.
It will help to keep the attic much cooler in the summertime.
A ridge and soffit ventilation system an extra 200 during reroofing will reduce attic temperature to around 100 degrees.
A solar powered attic fan would be best.