If these vents become clogged this can be an indicator of overheating in the attic.
Attic too hot.
Too many people believe that because heat rises ventilating an attic space during the winter means you re releasing warm air and creating a drag on your heating efficiency.
A hot attic is bad for several reasons.
Alternatively install passive vents such as gable soffit and ridge vents which are openings in the roof that allow hot air to escape.
Yes if you want to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter it s important to have a well ventilated attic.
If hot air is allowed to sit in your attic it could overheat the shingles on your roof and cause damage.
They have thermostats that turn the fan on at a recommended preset temperature of 100 110 degrees.
Install electric ventilators and attic fans which remove hot air from an attic.
Excessive heat deteriorates items you store in the attic and can cause moisture.
In addition hot air in your attic could increase moisture levels which could result in wood rot and mold growth.
Rotting visible rotting such as cracks or shrinking of the wood in the attic is a big indicator that the attic is too hot.