Install electric ventilators and attic fans which remove hot air from an attic.
Cool the attic in summer.
If your attic is hot and stuffy there are lots of ways you can cool it down.
Check in with professionals if you re unsure.
In addition hot air in your attic could increase moisture levels which could result in wood rot and mold growth.
Just make sure the ceiling is airtight and fully insulated and the temperature in the attic doesn t matter much.
If you re designing and building a new home keeping an unconditioned attic cooler in summer is pretty much irrelevant.
If hot air is allowed to sit in your attic it could overheat the shingles on your roof and cause damage.
This is of course also a good way to save money.
They have thermostats that turn the fan on at a recommended preset temperature of 100 110 degrees.
Get creative with your roof dark roof shingles absorb sunlight and convert that energy into heat.
Alternatively install passive vents such as gable soffit and ridge vents which are openings in the roof that allow hot air to escape.
Just like any other part of your home you want to find the spots where cool air can escape and warm air can enter your attic.
Identifying and sealing any cracks or leaks will go a long way toward climate control in that zone as well as the rest of your home.
Make sure you follow any building codes for your home and in your area.