One of the most important features of a roof is the ability for air to travel in and out. A roof must be able to stay strong and protect the inhabitants underneath, but some of the biggest issues with roofs arise when the ventilation system is not working correctly.
If your roof is not properly ventilated, your roof can cause your house to become extremely uncomfortable and result in lots of damage down the road.
Here are some of the main issues that are solved through proper ventilation.
Moisture from Leaks
A properly ventilated roof helps keep moisture from damaging your property. The nature of hot air is to rise, carrying moisture with it. In any type of building, this means that hot air will move up towards an attic space and then up along the bottom of the roof.
In a house with good ventilation, this hot air will be able to filter outside and escape, with cooler air from the environment coming in to replace it and creating a balanced current.
If there is not any proper ventilation system in place, this air will get trapped in the attic and make your home extremely stuffy. The trapped moisture will also cause damage to your roof, as it will seep into the drywall and begin to form mold.
These problems can result in expensive repairs that are easily preventable with just some simple ventilation fixes in your roof.
Regulate Temperature
A roof with good ventilation also helps control the temperature in your house during harsh seasons. With hot air allowed to escape and cool air allowed to enter in, your space will be able to be regulated without any issues.
When hot air is trapped in your attic, it will cause the rest of your house to heat up and will begin to add strain to your air conditioning unit, costing you more money.
When the weather cools down, poor ventilation can cause icicles to form on your roof due to an imbalance of heat, also damaging your roof.
Proper Ventilation at Roof Commander
At Roof Commander, we will make sure that your roof is correctly ventilated so that you can live peacefully knowing that your building is safe and comfortable.
Contact us today for an estimate and to learn more about how we can help you with any of your roofing needs.