When a house has a sloped roof and horizontal ceilings there is going to be some dead space between the ceiling and the roof otherwise known as the attic.
Do all houses have attics.
That s true even if the only time it s accessed is periodically by the homeowner and less often during an inspection.
Heat would be lost in cold climates.
The house or room could have no attic but a vaulted ceiling with the underside of the roof and the collar beams visible.
It might also hold important information about a previous house fire.
All you need to know about attic ventilation.
The attic is a vibrant and lively part of any house.
Help purchased home 8 years ago with 2 power attic vents.
It might be cooler in very hot climates with adequate vents high up.
Cool air enters the attic through soffit vents in the eaves.
If you live in a cold climate as we do in canada the roof on your house is likely sloped to allow rain and melting snow to run off.
Things have been ok low energy bills house very comfortable.
Because they prevent fresh air from freely flowing into the attic.
Not all houses do.
Noticed one of the attic vents was not working.
Most homes already have some passive attic venting built in.
The attic framework might be bowed sagging or cracked.
Does your house have an attic.