Attic Air Intake Vents

Intake vents located at the lowest part of the roof under the eaves allow cool air to enter the attic.

Attic air intake vents. Soffit vents are one of the most popular intake vent styles. For pricing and availability. Hot air exhaust vents located at the peak of the roof allow hot air to escape. Air vent 1 500 cfm black galvanized steel electric power roof vent.

Multiple types of vents can work together to create an equal inflow of cool air and outflow of hot air in your house. Led by robert carroll who has over 30 years of experience in the industry the attic air team takes great pride in providing knowledgeable professional service to every one of our customers. Intake vents such as soffits are placed lower on the roof usually under the eaves. Square white aluminum automatic shutter gable louver vent.

Outside air enters the attic space through soffit or eave vents rises through the attic space as it warms and exits through vents that are positioned at or near the top. For this method to be most effective approximately equal amounts of ventilation should be placed at the soffits or eave level and at or near the top of the attic space. In a properly designed and installed attic ventilation system that means the air will flow from the intake vents to the exhaust vents flushing out the warm moist air along the entire underside of the roof deck. Exhaust vents like attic fans ridge vents are primarily placed at the very top of the roof or the highest pitch where hot air gathers.

Keeping your attic well ventilated may even reduce your energy costs durable construction for long lasting performance a bottom intake design that helps protect against wind driven rain up to 110 mph. Fan related products 19 25 in. Air follows the path of least resistance. Air vent high efficiencypower attic fan 1470 cfm weatherwood galvanized steel electric power roof vent.

They are easy to install under the roof s overhang which is known as the soffit are generally hidden from sight and provide excellent protection from weather outdoor debris and pests while still allowing air to flow into the attic. The inflow vent is an ideal solution for roofs without soffits or used as a supplemental intake on roofs requiring additional ventilation. Shed vent door vent built in screen gable vents louvers white gable vents louvers 12x16 return air grille 24 in. Attic ventilation works on the principle that heated air naturally rises primarily utilizing two types of vents.