Roofing like every other area is now opening up for greener solutions to help conserve energy by harnessing the sun’s rays.

We are getting calls from homeowners who are adding new roof vents all the time, and we thought –why not offer our customers a green option?

By placing the solar powered vent where it is most effective, the highest point on the roof, it can properly circulate air and ventilate your attic space, transforming your home into a comfortable living environment and the best part is it cost nothing to run them!

A solar roof vent is very simply, an attic fan that is runs on solar energy instead of electricity. A solar roof vent has a fan that is powered by the sun to remove heat and moisture from attics.

A solar roof vent can save the homeowner money in a number of different ways. First, more solar energy is stored than the solar roof vent uses because the roof is always in direct sunlight. Special collectors are placed on the roof on either side of the solar roof vent.

A solar roof vent is more efficient than an electric vent because it is working continuously. With electric, the temperature has to reach a certain degree before it starts. Over time, this can damage your home resulting in possibly thousands of dollars in repairs. 

Solar roof vents have come a long way but some still only run when there is direct sun so you must make sure the vent is placed on the roof where the sun will be for 6 hours or more to get the most benefit from the solar vent. Adding a Solar Power vent is not a DIY project.  To find out more about Solar Power Vents call one of our roofing consultants at Mrroofrepair.ca today!