Pitched roofs are to keep the stress loads from things like snow and rain lower by shedding the weight or distributing it in a way that the roof will not collapse.
Purpose of an attic.
Imagine the impact that has on the temperature of your home.
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One of the most important and misunderstood features of a home is its attic.
The hot air rising from the lower floors of a building is often retained in attics further compounding their reputation as inhospitable environments.
The purpose of an attic is that it s a result of the was a building is constructed.
Think of the attic as the hat of your house.
In order for water to run off the roof rather than into the house the roof had to be pitched.
Attics are generally used for storage though they can also help control temperatures in a house by providing a large mass of slowly moving air.
The attic is space left by having a pitched roof.
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The attic is the space left in between the ceiling and the roofing.
This provides much needed ventilation and is a powerful addition to your hvac system.
The attic also helps support the roof.
It works by drawing hot humid air out of your attic and pushing it outside.
Did you know that during the hot summer months attic temperatures can exceed 160 degrees.