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Q: What temperature should an attic be?
A: The Purpose of an Attic What Should the Temperature Be In an Attic? … Maintaining an Ideal Temperature in the Summertime Cooling Your Home Will Be Challenging Degrading Insulation Degrading Asphalt Shingles Mold Growth Maintaining an Ideal Temperature in the Wintertime Difficulty Making the Home Warmer Problems With the Ductwork Ice Dams
Q: Are heat detectors required in attics?
A: Yes or No. The US Fire Administration / FEMA recommends that you have a heat detector rather than a smoke alarm in your garage. Another location in a home where you should have a heat detector rather than a smoke alarm is the attic. Smoke alarms are not designed for garages and attics and are much more likely to fail than a heat detector.
Q: What temperature should attic fan be set at?
A: Seal air leaks between the living spaces and the attic to prevent air movement between the spaces during summer and winter. Uniformly distribute insulation on the attic floor (minimum 12 inches,R-38). … Provide sufficient air intake vents in the attic for the roof-mounted attic fan to be effective. …
Q: How hot does an attic get in the summer?
A: *Take its temperature. Hang an outdoor thermometer in your attic,making sure its range reaches at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit. *Note excessive heat. … *Ridge vents help. … *Assess your insulation. … *An attic fan may help. … *Pick the right fan. … *Find an electrician. … *Place it right. …