Does Your Home Need Roof Ventilation?

To all our Emerald Isle and surrounding homeowners, this is a question we get asked a ton so let’s dive deep into roof ventilations and why they might be beneficial to you! As always, if you have any questions, you can feel free to contact us via phone or shoot us a message on our social media and we will get right back to you!

Roof ventilation keeps your house warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, extending the life of your roof and reducing the likelihood of roof damage. By letting cool, dry air in while exhausting warm, damp air, a properly constructed roof ventilation system also aids in removing moisture from your attic and crawl areas. To all our Emerald Isle and surrounding homeowners, this is a question we get asked a ton so let’s 

Benefits:

Lower bills: Roof vents will lower your energy bills. Proper air circulation means your heating and cooling elements don’t have to work as hard for as long.

Reduce damage: Roof vents prevent damage to your shingles. Without proper roof ventilation, you allow the attic to remain at a high temperature. This can damage and crack your shingles well before they should be showing signs of damage.

Go with the flow: Roof vents create proper air flow, which reduces moisture that can build up inside an attic. Extra, unneeded moisture can damage almost any and every area of your roof. Also, attics without proper ventilation see mold grow as moisture is not expelled.

How many roof vents do you need?

A general guideline is homeowners need one square foot of roof vent for every 300 square feet of ceiling space, if your home has a roof with a vapor barrier, or 1:300. If not, you should have one square foot of roof vent for every 150 square feet, or 1:150. That means that a 2,400-square-foot home with a roof that has a moisture barrier would need 8 square feet of roof vent.

Conclusion:

Proper ventilation is essential to the well-being of your home and everyone within. If you are concerned that your roof is lacking sufficient ventilation or have any more questions about roof vents, please feel free to contact us! If you’re interested in a FREE no-obligation quote on your roof, fill out the form below!