Beat the Summer Heat with Roof Vents

Beating the heat of the hot summer months in Australia is a challenge many homeowners face but finding ways to cool down your home without running the aircon 24/7 is possible. Reducing HVAC energy costs is something most Australian homeowners strive for while searching for an alternative solution for cooling down the house on hot days. One eco-friendly option is to consider solar roof ventilation.

With the summer sun rays beating down on your house and the lack of ventilation in your roof’s cavity, trapped heat causes the indoor temperature to rise. The heat filters down into your home’s living spaces, making the rooms unbearably hot and stuffy. Keep reading to find out how to cool down your house with solar roof vents while saving on monthly energy bills at the same time.

 

How to Cool the House Down in Summer

Poor ventilation and trapped heat in your roof are often the reasons you have an uncomfortable, hot home during summer. Proper roof ventilation helps to reduce heat and moisture build-up. Installing solar roof vents not only improves ventilation but it’s a cost-effective solution to managing hot indoor temperatures.

How do Solar Roof Vents Actually Work?

Solar roof vents operate by using sun power, making them energy-efficient. The solar roof ventilation system works by using a highly efficient fan unit, powered by solar panels.

By pulling heat from your roof’s cavity, the solar vents improve your home’s interior temperature without you having to run your air conditioning unit, day and night. The solar roof ventilation system reduces moisture build-up too, protecting your home’s infrastructure from issues like mould.

 

Can Solar Vents Cool Down a House?

During the hottest Australian months, trapped heat inside your roof cavity can easily reach up to 60°C. Trapped by the roof, this hot air ends up heating up your interior rooms. Efficient solar roof ventilation systems can drastically reduce your roof cavity temperature by up to 30°C, making your home cooler during the warmer seasons.

Do Solar Roof Vents Save Money?

Using solar power, these roof vents don’t rely on the national grid for powering a ventilation system. Installation is quick and requires minimal infrastructure changes to your home’s roof, saving you money as well.

Other cost savings include:

• Damp reduction: If not controlled properly, damp conditions will cause your roof infrastructure to rot, resulting in costly repairs. Solar roof vents draw out moisture, preventing mould or mildew growth.
• Reduced heat exposure: Trapped heat damages the undersides of your roof as well as the shingles. This will lead to expensive home repairs which could be avoided by installing a solar roof ventilation system.

Solar roof ventilation systems cool down the home’s interior temperature which means your air conditioning unit doesn’t have to work as hard when running. In many cases, you won’t even need to switch on your HVAC, saving you money on your monthly energy bills.

Are Solar Roof Vents Beneficial During Winter?

You can keep your home comfortable all year round with solar roof vents. Removing trapped heat, even during the cooler months, helps you to regulate your home’s indoor temperature. But it’s equally important to ensure your roof cavity stays dry in the winter months otherwise you’ll face the same problems caused by damp conditions.

Cooking, showering, and doing the laundry all result in increased humidity levels with moisture rising up to your roof even during the colder months! Protecting your roof space during winter not only maintains the integrity of your home’s infrastructure but also reduces repair costs.

How Do I Know if I Need to Install Solar Roof Vents?

Here’s how to check if you need to install solar roof vents in your home:

• Touch the ceiling: If it feels hot, your roof is acting as an oven and trapping heat inside its cavity with no way to escape.
• Inspect the roof cavity: Checking for signs of damage such as rotting undersides, rusty nails, or blackened rafters or ceiling joists will tell you there’s a problem with ventilation in your roof.
• Trouble managing interior temperatures: If you’re struggling to regulate your home’s indoor temperature or your HVAC is battling to keep your house cool, you need to install solar roof vents.

Solar vs Wind Roof Vents: Which Option is Better?

Similar to solar roof ventilation systems, wind vents are designed to remove trapped heat in the roof cavity. However, one major difference between these two types of vents is the source of power used to operate them. A wind vent works using wind power which isn’t always available, making solar ventilation systems more efficient – there’s always sunshine even on cloudy days.

Final Thoughts

Installing solar roof vents is an eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and cost-effective approach to beating the summer heat when at home. Contact our friendly Solatube team on 13 16 19 for a free quote and let us help you make your home comfortable no matter how hot it is outside!