Your attic is too hot.
Let's figure out why.
And what you can actually do about it.
Take the 2-minute diagnosticNo sign-up. No sales pitch. Just answers.
What's going on in your home?
Start with your symptom. We'll help you identify the actual cause — even if it has nothing to do with your roof.
My upstairs is hot
The upstairs stays 5-10°F warmer than the downstairs, no matter what you set the thermostat to.
My bills are too high
Your summer electric bill keeps climbing and you can't figure out why.
I found mold in the attic
Dark stains, musty smell, or visible mold on the underside of your roof deck.
I'm getting a new roof
You're planning a reroof and want to improve comfort and energy performance at the same time.
Three things you can check in 15 minutes
Before you call anyone, try these quick diagnostic checks yourself.
Check your soffit vents
Go into the attic with a flashlight and look at the eave area where the roof meets the exterior wall. Can you see light or feel air movement at the soffit vents? If the vent openings are buried in insulation, they're blocked.
Full soffit vent guideInspect your duct connections
Look at the ductwork in your attic. Are there visible gaps at joints, disconnected sections, or torn insulation wrapping? A single disconnected duct joint can waste 20-30% of your cooling capacity.
Duct inspection walkthroughMeasure your roof surface temperature
Point a $15-25 infrared thermometer at your roof on a sunny afternoon. A dark shingle roof typically reads 155-170°F on a 95°F day. Compare it to a light-colored surface nearby — the difference tells you how much heat your roof absorbs.
How to measure it yourselfHot Upstairs Cause Finder
Answer 10 quick questions about your home. Get a ranked list of the most likely causes of your comfort problem — with honest guidance on what to fix first, whether that involves your roof or not.
Takes about 2 minutes. No personal information required.
Start the diagnosticUnderstand your home from the roof down
Each topic area covers a different part of the system that keeps your home comfortable.
Roof and Heat
How your roof absorbs and transfers heat into your living space. Specific temperatures, measurable differences, and what you can change.
Attic Ventilation
What works and what doesn't in hot-humid climates. Standard advice is often wrong for the Gulf Coast — we explain why.
Moisture and Mold
Diagnosing whether attic moisture is from a roof leak, condensation, bathroom venting, or HVAC problems.
Cool Roofs and Energy
Cool-rated shingles, reflective coatings, radiant barriers, and insulation — what actually saves energy and what doesn't.
Ductwork in the Attic
The most underdiagnosed cause of a hot upstairs. Leaky ducts in a 140°F attic can waste 30% of your cooling before it reaches your rooms.
Reroof for Comfort
If you're already getting a new roof, here's how to make it a comfort upgrade — ventilation, radiant barrier, and material choices.
Built in partnership with Southern Roofing Systems. This site covers home comfort topics that extend beyond roofing. When the diagnosis points to a roof improvement, we can connect you with a professional. When it doesn't, we'll tell you that too.