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From “Ask This Old House” and “Living with Ed” to shingle manufacturers, HVAC Professionals and Not-for-profit Energy Specialists, there is a recognition of the need to both Lower the Attic Temperature and Ventilate the Attic Moisture. |
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| 365 DAYS PER YEAR |
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The Solar Star® attic vent-fan
pulls outside air through the attic, working to:
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- Keep attic temperatures down in the summer and
- Remove damaging moisture caused by cooking, bathing and condensation.
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| HEAT |
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Attics routinely register between 130ºF and 150ºF.
Heat begins to radiate from a space when the temperature exceeds 120-125ºF.
That extra heat causes you’re A/C system to cycle longer and more often.
That means higher electric bills for you, and higher peak usage for KCP&L.
*The amount and type of insulation in a given attic can and will affect—but not stop—the heat migration from attic to living space
Did You Know?
The warranty on your roof-shingles probably mentions “proper attic ventilation.”
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“Until you remove the heat and humidity from a space, you can’t begin to cool it.”
Chris Seagraves, Boan Heating & Cooling |
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| HUMIDITY |
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Moisture provides conditions for mold to grow.
Damp roof-sheathing and rafters will weaken and not last.
Damp insulation is no longer 'insulating' but rather conducting heat & cold |
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| WHAT TO EXPECT |
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- Reduction of heat build up
- Reduction of heating & cooling costs
- Prevention of ice damming
- Leak-proof design
- Environmentally-friendly
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- One-hour installation
- Near-Silent Operation
- Protect insulation from moisture saturation
- Reduction of damaging condensation
- Fights mold and fungal decay
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| A LOOK INSIDE |
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| FLASHING OPTIONS |
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Low Profile
This sleek, unobtrusive design is for most roof applications |
Pitched
It's a great alternative for north facing roofs when you need to
improve
exposure to the sun.
It's ideal for tile roofs when used with the self-flashing Tile Roof Add-on Kit (sold separately) |
High Profile
This discreet, aerodynamic
design is perfect for locations
with heavy snow loads. It's also another option for tile roofs
when "mudding in" is preferred |
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| CONVERSION KIT |
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Ask Us How to
Convert Any Vent
Into A Solar-Powered Vent with the Solar Star Conversion Kit!
Kit includes: Fan, 15’ Power Cable,
and Solar Panel |
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| HOW MANY DO I NEED? |
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Attic Size
ft2/m2 |
Roof Pitch
Up to 4/12 |
Roof Pitch
5/12 to 8/12 |
Roof Pitch
9/12 to 12/12 |
| 800/74 |
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| 1200/111.5 |
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2 |
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| 1,600/149 |
2 |
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| 2,000/186 |
2 |
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| 2,400/223 |
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Table based on a 26' (8 m) wide roof. Air intake vent (eaves or soffits) size requirements:
- Attic Area (square feet)/2 = Square inches of inlet vent area
- Attic Area (square meter)/0.29 = Square centimeters of inlet vent area
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| 12/12 Pitch |
8/12 Pitch |
4/12 Pitch |
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| ‘Solar Star®: The Attic Vent-Fan That Pays for Itself’ |
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