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What is the max temp. you guy's would consider not to be safe in an attic.

Safe for what? If you mean working in for any length of time probably around 120, you'd still want to really keep yourself hydrated. I try my best to do attic work first thing in the morning, but that doesn't mean much if you're in a part of the country were the nights don't cool off much. Also depends on the amount of ventilation. Just personal opinion 130 or more I'd really limit time in the attic as much as possible.

Bill is right about scheduling those jobs for the morning if possible and drinking plenty of water or preferably Gatorade if you like it.

I try to go on 5-10 minute trips regardless of the temperature because I'm hot natured anyway and sweat pours out of me anytime I'm in an attic, even when there is snow and ice on the ground outside.

I've always stressed and stressed to the guys that worked for me to always take it easy and not overexert themselves. Above all else KNOW what the warning signs of a heat stroke are. Example: If you stop sweating suddenly, and/or if you start to feel sick to the stomach.
(That's just the two I've had before. I'm sure heat affects people differently.)
If you detect the signs get out of the attic and cool yourself off immediately!

Cottonmouth and your breath feeling "cool" are some warnings signs for me.

The other mistake is drinking something cold when you are too hot. This will cause you to throw up and generally be even more miserable. It's a good idea to rest in front of a fan before drinking.

I like good old-fashioned water but in general sports drinks (that dont have much sugar) are good.

I've also heard that you can take salt-tabs to help you retain water and deal with the heat but this just seems too dangerous.

https://apps.em.doe.gov/ost/pubs/itsrs/itsr1898.pdf

Appendix D shows time and formula. I'll see if I can find a copy of what we used in the Navy.

Salt tabs were finally banned when I was in the USAF in the late '60's. They created more problems than they cured. Not everyone reacts the same way, and I personally saw 1 guy that was taking the same doage as me in basic collapse and go into convulsions. That's when I cut my dose to 1/2 of what they wanted us to take. John C. (Not Garand)