Roof Vents / Ventilation

Proper roof ventilation probably isn’t on the top of your list of concerns, but there are several reasons why it probably should be. The process of roof ventilation ensures that the temperature inside the attic remains consistent with the temperature outside the home. This helps to avoid problems with heat or condensation building up in the attic, which can lead to further damage down the line.

Roof vents become particularly important in the summertime, because without them the attic of the home can become extremely hot, resulting in cracking wood and premature aging. The heat buildup can also make your air conditioning less efficient, or if you don’t have any AC it can make the home unbearably hot in the warmer months.  Either way, you’re faced with higher energy bills. If you have air conditioning you’ll be cranking up the thermostat, and if you don’t have it you’ll be running extra fans to cool the house.

Roof ventilation is also very important in the winter months. If you have a poor ventilation system it will cause condensation to build up inside your attic due to the warm air from appliances and showers. There is a host of problems that will occur as a result, including wood rot and mold. Sometimes the condensation can become so intense during the winter months that it will begin to appear as if the roof is leaking. 

So it’s clear what improper or insufficient roof ventilation will do; there are also many additional benefits that come with better ventilation. Good roof vents allow the air to flow naturally through your home and out of the attic. The attic will stay cooler and drier so moisture won’t get trapped up there and potentially damage the roofing materials and the home’s structural system. Installing new roof vents can also help to prevent rot, mildew, warped siding and other problems. It might cost a little bit of money and take a bit of effort to install the new roof ventilation system, but the money you save on your energy bills will more than make up for it. 

There are two different kinds of roof vents that you will find in a proper ventilation system. There are intake vents that are located around the eaves, and there are exhaust vents that are found near the ridge line of the roof.  The only way to tell if your roof ventilation system is working properly is to hire a roofing contractor who can inspect your attic.

The team here at Roofer911 is well versed in all issues relating to roof ventilation, and our trained technicians can determine exactly what you need to keep your vent system running smoothly. All the other components of your home rely on the roof ventilation system to be up and running properly.  We can take care of that system and makes sure your energy bills are low. 

To save money on your heating and electrical bills, it's extremely important to ensure that your home is properly ventilated. Visit http://www.oikos.com to find more information about energy efficiency, attic ventilation and the construction of environmentally responsible homes.