| An attic should be so designed that fresh air should | | | | Cost is another drawback of solar power roof vents, |
| continuously move through it. This is important to | | | | as they are costlier than regular electric roof vents. But |
| ensure that the mold does not grow and the home | | | | you can offset these high prices by the energy |
| emanates fresh smell. This movement of air can be | | | | savings made from these vents. Besides there is no |
| achieved in various ways, with the heat-activated roof | | | | need to pay for costly electrician services to install |
| vent being the most common one. After the | | | | these solar power roof vents. |
| temperature in the attic rises to a certain degree, the | | | | While buying roof vents, you should be aware of the |
| roof vents are activated and air the attic. The only | | | | square foot area of your home in order to select the |
| disadvantage of this system is that it needs power | | | | unit of appropriate size. The general solar power roof |
| lines to be switched on in the attic, thereby inflating our | | | | vents travel about 800 cubic feet per minute and |
| electricity bills too. However there is another excellent | | | | every location will have its own unique requirements |
| option of solar power roof vents available. These roof | | | | depending on the climate. Your local solar dealer can |
| vents are highly energy-efficient, environment-friendly | | | | advise you on selecting the appropriate model for your |
| and do not need any electrical wiring. | | | | home. |
| Solar power roof vents function along the same lines | | | | Despite the higher initial cost, solar power roof vents |
| as the regular electric models and circulate as much air | | | | can help in saving the money and energy over a |
| as possible. Opponents of solar vents state that these | | | | period of time. But always follow the manufacturer's |
| vents do not function properly on cloudy days, but the | | | | directions for installations and opt for a correctly-sized |
| internal temperature of the attic will also be cooler on | | | | model for your home. |
| those days, thus reducing the workload of the fans. | | | | |