Certain home improvement features are not only the aesthetic means of adding beauty to your home. They also are functional in many aspects. Attic vents are one such features which maintain ventilation of attic and your home. They are intended to maintain the attic space cool during hot temperatures. During colder seasons, they tend to prevent the restriction of moisture that would otherwise damage the wood and promotes mold and mildew growth. So, consider different types of vents and choose one among them to avoid these problems.
Attic vents are mainly of two kinds. They include intake vents and exhaust vents. Intake vents allow the fresh air to enter into the area while the exhaust ones permit the hotter air to escape out. Intake vents generally include gable vents, soffit vents and static vents. You can find gable vents in different shapes like square, triangle and circle. They are installed just below the roof. However, they are not much effective. Soffit vents are those which are installed in the soffit or the overhanging part of the roof. They can be placed at even spaces. They give protection from moisture, insects and snow. Static vents are installed directly into the roof. They have a hood which keeps the rain out. These vents are found to have sheet metal flashing for preventing leaks in the roof.
The exhaust vents may be static or turbine. No assistance of power is required for static vents whereas the power of wind is used by turbine vents. More often, you can see the turbine vents on the rooftops of homes spinning around. They are more efficient in moving the air. There are even certain solar attic vents which use solar energy to enable ventilation. Having Known these different types of attic vents, it’s now your turn to opt the right one and enjoy ventilation.
