Cover Turbine Roof Vents Winter

Treated heavy duty canvas construction.

Cover turbine roof vents winter. 99 get it as soon as thu sep 17. Though covering the turbine in winter may seem like a good idea to conserve heat and save on energy costs the reduction in air flow may cause other problems. Covering roof turbines in the winter can cause frost to form inside your attic. The cover is 50 lighter than canvas and lab tested to be just as strong as traditional duck canvas.

If the air temperature in your attic space is very warm while it is cold outdoors i maintain that you might have inadequate insulation and or you are up in your attic on a bright sunny day where the radiant energy of the sun is heating the attic space. You should absolutely leave your roof vents open during the winter do not cover them. Would i save money during the winter if i were to cover those turbine vents with plastic. The fabric is water resistant while still letting moisture inside the cooler escape.

Roof turbines are vents that remove humid air from your attic eliminating mold mildew and wood rot. It is also a myth that turbine vents remove warm air from attic spaces in winter months. During winter months warm air rises into your attic. The attic should always stay ventilated or it will cost you more money to heat your house.

Closing your vents makes the attic space too warm and dry dangerous conditions for mold as well as pests. Without proper ventilation the extra moisture in the heated air will cause wood rot mildew mold and exterior problems like ice dams. The cover keeps the turbine clean and protects it from harsh weather and debris. This turbine vent cover is made from heavy duty treated canvas and fits 12 14 in.

Turbine roof vent cover 20 x20 inches heavy duty turbine ventilator protector shield waterproof oxford tarps adjustable drawstring design year around protection for your roof vent 16 99 16. You should certainly not cover the vents not even during the winter. Continuous soffit vent and a ridge vent beats a turbine vent any day. During the winter roof ventilation works to keep temperatures even.

And in fact just so you know those spinning roof vents are probably not the best way to vent your roof. Roof turbines are designed to provide ventilation to a home s attic. Well now you know. We recently installed a new roof with new fiberglass insulation and two new wind turbines.

Designed to fit 12 14 in. Why do you need roof turbines.