Solar Powered Products

During warm and humid times of the year,it can really help to ventilate the attic of a house. There are passive systems which rely on air flow through ‘whirlybirds’, or vent fans wired into the electrical supply of the house. One option which is more environmentally friendly and will cost nothing to operate is the solar powered attic fan. These units are usually mounted near the ridge or peak of the roof. As long as there are gable or soffit vents, the unit can draw air through the attic.

The solar powered attic fan utilizes a small solar panel to run a DC motor. While the sun is shining, the fan draws cooler air up through the vents and releases it above the roof. THis moves some of the heat and moisture out of the roof, and can reduce the overall temperature inside the building.

A do it yourselfer or a roofer can install one of these solar powered attic fans using conventional tools and materials fairly easily. since it is powere by the sun, no electrician would be need to wire the unit. As well, operating costs would be non-existent for these solar powered products. Overall, they can be considered an environmentally friendly upgrade for an existing home. These units can be found online, or at certain home improvement centres.