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I'm more of a fan of basements in the summer. Attics get hot.

TIC. I think an attic fan is a good idea. Not only can it help take some of the pressure off of your AC unit by reducing the temperature of the attic, but it can also help prevent your shingles from getting overheated and buckling.
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Do attic fans make sense? What kind are best? More insulation may help too -- VaAkita 07/06/2018 3:21PM

Thanks for the great info. I'll go ahead and get attic fans as well as add -- VaAkita 07/06/2018 8:23PM

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And you majored in what? Quit being cheap! :) ** -- grill to chill 07/06/2018 4:50PM

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Had those installed when I put on a new roof several years ago ** -- EDGEMAN 07/06/2018 5:19PM

Mine does move air.. -- hookie 07/06/2018 3:44PM

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That's a whole house fan. ** -- Hokie360 07/06/2018 3:51PM

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Exactly..think he jas a "whole house fan...NOT the same thing ** -- HOKIERIT 07/06/2018 8:13PM

I'm more of a fan of basements in the summer. Attics get hot. -- MP4VT2004 07/06/2018 3:43PM

If you select one can you post here? I'm in same situation this summer ** -- pburg_hokie 07/06/2018 3:37PM

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An attic Exhaust FAN?? ** -- HOKIERIT 07/06/2018 8:14PM

I think you're talking about a whole house fan (mounted in attic trap door) -- Hokie360 07/06/2018 3:48PM

Yep..different animal. Attic Exhaust fan is a good idea ** -- HOKIERIT 07/06/2018 8:15PM

You're right on what I'm referring to, and probably what he means as well. ** -- Late 80s Hokie 07/06/2018 4:00PM

Possibly, but I didn't get that from his post. -- 48zip 07/06/2018 5:46PM

I think they help a lot. -- 48zip 07/06/2018 3:32PM