Use a thermostatically controlled roof mounted ventilator.
How to switch heat on in attic.
Place the light switch near the entry for convenience and use a switch with a warning light that reminds you when the light is on.
Keep that super heated air from seeping into your living space.
Wrap chain around nipples securely and.
Turn on any electric lighting or open curtains if the attic has windows.
Proper ventilation reduces heat build up caused by solar radiation from the sun.
Attics often have electrical cabling running through them so an electrician or experienced diyer can easily tap into an existing circuit.
Take a flashlight with you for any.
Using insulation only keeps the attic s heat from traveling through your home.
Your attic can get as hot as 150 degrees in the summer.
It will help to keep the attic much cooler in the summertime.
Install a hard wired light fixture.
The thermostat will usually start at 95 degrees fahrenheit which is the temperature that the attic fan usually starts at.
Install 3 4 in black pipe 90 fittings on hot cold stubs at top of heater with 3 4x6 nipples facing eachother.
4 ways to reduce attic heat in your home.
Open the door or access panel to the attic and examine how much lighting is available.
Add lumbar for structural integrity if needed.