How Hot Does A Attic Get

Having a properly vented attic is the best way to keep attic cool because it allows the hot air to escape during the summer.

How hot does a attic get. That s 130 degree temperature change harb said. If hot air is allowed to sit in your attic it could overheat the shingles on your roof and cause damage. Our attics in phoenix can reach over 180 degrees and then drop down to 50 degrees or lower in the winter. An overheated attic can bake asphalt shingles on the roof and cause them to deteriorate.

Within the attic insulation is a must. Ideal attic temperatures shouldn t be more than 10 to 20 degrees hotter than outside temperatures. Another reason your attic is so hot is because of insulation. Expansion and contraction and those.

I have large attic with ridge vents and screened vents at either end of the attic to maintain air flow. An unventilated attic can reach 150 degrees in the heat of summer 50 degrees higher than it should be. And it can cause your air conditioner to work harder than it needs to and send your energy bills soaring with the temperature. The attic is a huge determinant in keeping your entire home cool so the first place to start cooling your home should be the attic.

I have a shop in my attic for some of my hobbies and it get s very hot in the summer. In addition hot air in your attic could increase moisture levels which could result in wood rot and mold growth. Not the overabundance but the lack of insulation in the attic. Attics can reach temperatures of 150 to 160 degrees f during a summer day although outside air temperatures are only 95 to 97 degrees f.