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|    TOM WALKER to MARK HOFMANN    |
|    Re: Hey!    |
|    17 Jul 12 07:58:00    |
      MH>RW> According to roof vent officiendos, there shouldn't be any 'end' vents i       MH>RW> the attic. If you had/have them they should be blocked off. The natural       MH>RW> tendency for air to flow up when heated draws cooler outside air through       MH>RW> the soffets and will lower the attic temps a lot better. Also close off       MH>RW> any interior or garage access ports. Including that fan.              MH>Yeah, older homes have those side vents. The roof peak vents make more sens       MH>since heat rises and between the soffets and peak vents, it will create a go       MH>flow for the heat to escape.              My older house did not have roof peak vents so I instaled tow of the       wind turbing vents. Seems to do the job quite wel of venting attic heat       in the summer. Not having Air I also increased the Attic insulation       from R-8 to about R-35       ---        þ SLMR 2.1a þ 0         * Origin: Fidonet Since 1991 And Still Here. Join Us: www.DocsPl (1:123/140)    |
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