This 36 x48 shuttercover attic fan cover comes at a very reasonable price and it an energy saving insulating seal that will provide good insulation and prevent air leakage.
Do they make covers for attic fans.
Homeowners can choose from a variety of.
Attic fan ventilation attic fans are intended to cool hot attics by drawing in cooler outside air from attic vents soffit and gable and pushing hot air to the outside.
With an attic fan you can cool the attic to the same temperature as it is outside greatly reducing the house from heating as quickly.
It also requires no assembly.
During the summer an attic can be 40 to 50 hotter than the outside temperature which in turn heats up the house very quickly.
The attic coffin you mention which is used to air seal and insulate pull down stairs scuttle hole or a whole house fan is good in theory but in practice is cumbersome to install.
Quietcool attic fans work almost everywhere almost anytime.
However the utility of attic ventilation fans is actually quite a controversial topic.
Attic ventilation fans whether hard wired or powered by their own solar panels seem like a low cost and effective way to help keep your house cool.
Many people believe that home made attic fan covers are the best because they are cheap and easy to make this is not true as they are usually subject to air leakage.
Good insulation reduces fan effectiveness.
Even though a manufactured cover costs more it is far easier to install.