Hometech Explain Why SolarStar Is Perfect For Kiwi Homes

“That’s exactly what I need!” If the team at Hometech had a dollar for every time they have heard a customer say this when SolarStar is explained to them, they would be millionaires!  The SolarStar roof fan is the is the ‘light bulb’ moment when you are enquiring about roof ventilation. It is completely solar powered so there is no need to run any cables or wires to it. Powering this roof fan with the sun's energy not only means that electricity bills are kept low, it also means that the fan turns on and off as the sun comes up and goes down. This means that your attic starts to ventilate in the morning even before the roof starts to heat.

 

Roof ventilation will have significant benefits for your whole house - especially in summer. In the warmer months you'll no doubt have your windows open to let the warm air out and let the cool air in. But if you're not ventilating your roof –which is the hottest part of any house – then it is like having a blanket on your ceiling, and you'll wonder why the house won't cool down.

 

In winter, the warm air from your heated home could rise into your ceiling where it meets the cold winter air. This creates condensation and moisture in your attic, which can dampen the timber that keeps your roof up. This fan will remove this moisture and keep your attic dry.

 

SolarStar is so clever, it can think for itself. If you use the nifty optional Thermal Switch with your SolarStar it will do some clever thinking for you. It will stop working when your roof gets below 18°C so it keeps your house as toasty as possible on cold winter nights; plus it will kick in if your temperature goes above 29°C – helping to cool your house. How’s that for smarts?

 

So, to find out more about daylighting, skylight installation and sun tunnels   please go to http://www.hometech.co.nz .