Roof Ventilation

What it is and Why it's Important

  There are many reasons why you need to be concerned about proper roof ventilation in your home. This process is essential to a stable roof and an efficient attic. Good roof ventilation will ensure that the temperature outside the home and the temperature inside the attic will remain relatively similar, preventing potential problems that can exist from heat or condensation buildup within.

In the summer, a home that does not have proper roof ventilation can become quite hot in the attic space, which will result in cracking wood and premature aging. This heat build up can also make air conditioning work less efficiently or cause a home without air conditioning to heat up to an uncomfortable level. Either way, your energy bill goes up; whether it is to crank down the temperature on your thermostat to make your air conditioning work overtime, or to run extra fans and cooling systems to try to combat the extra heat.

In the winter, poor roof ventilation can result in a condensation build up inside your attic, due to the warm air that is created by appliances and showers. This condensation can then turn into a whole host of problems if it is left unchecked, such as wood rot and mold. Sometimes the condensation can become so intense during the winter months; the homeowner may begin to wonder if he doesn't have a leak in his roof somewhere.

So now you know why improper or insufficient roof ventilation is bad; but what are the benefits? Good ventilation will allow the air to flow naturally through your home and out of the attic. Your attic stays cooler and drier, which means that moisture does not get trapped in the space to cause damage to your roofing material and the structure of your home. Good roof ventilation will greatly cut down on the risk of many unpleasant problems in your home like rot, mildew and warped siding. And the money that you save in utility bills by taking advantage of energy efficient roof ventilation will more than make up for the time spent ensuring that your ventilation system is up to par.

Proper attic ventilation consists of two different kinds of vents; intake vents that are located around the eaves and exhaust vents, which are found near the ridge line of the roof. So how do you know if you have both of these types of and that they are working well? The logical answer is to hire a roofing contractor who can take a little visit to your attic to ensure that everything is working well in that space above your home.

The staff at roofer911 wants to assure you that we are very well versed in issues of roof ventilation, and can diagnose exactly what you might need to keep that ventilation system running smoothly. Your entire home counts on the right roof ventilation, and we can take care of your system to keep your home well maintained and your energy bills low.  

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