Electric Attic Fan Or Turbine

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Electric attic fan or turbine.

These can be ridge vents wind turbines or the flat vents your roofer wants to install. Read about roof vents and why fan or turbine vents are not as efficient as ridge vents. A solar fan doesn t rely on the wind and it actually has a more powerful motor in it so it keeps the temperature of your attic regulated regardless of wind conditions. Find out why fan vents don t work and how a ridge and soffit vent system is better for your roof and attic.

A turbine has a series of vanes that spin as wind passes through them. A ridge vent runs across the top of the roof s peak. The sun does that. Remington solar 1280 cfm powder coated galvanized steel hybrid solar electric powered attic fan with adjustable solar panels model sf25 blk 305 10.

Ft of vent space half dedicated for air intake in the soffits and the other half for exhaust on the roof. A turbine is installed directly on the top of a roof and uses wind power to suck hot and humid air out of the attic. Some fans such as those mounted on gables use an electric motor to create a draft that pulls air out through the fan. Get free shipping on qualified roof turbines or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.

Attic must have 5 sq. Good attic ventilation is important for preventing ice dams in the winter. Turbine type vents may be electrically powered or they may turn as the wind. Air movement in the attic helps prevent moisture buildup on rafters and on the bottom of roofing materials.

A solar fan is able to actively pull more air into your attic than a turbine can. Save 33 90 10 305 10. Save 33 90 10 limit 10 per order. Unlike turbines this venting style does not have any moving parts.