The roof is responsible for protecting a house from extreme temperatures and moisture. Many homeowners don’t realize the importance of ventilation. Roofs need to be vented to prevent damage and to protect the interior from sharp variations in temperature.

How Roof Ventilation Can Help You Avoid Problems

If your roof doesn’t have adequate ventilation, in the winter, warm air from the attic can melt snow on the roof. Water can flow to the eaves at the edges of the roof, where the temperature is lower, then refreeze and form ice dams.

The weight of the ice can damage the roof and supporting structures, and water can leak inside and damage the house’s interior. Roof vents can allow warm air to escape from the attic and prevent ice damming.

In the summer, ventilation can keep your attic from becoming unbearably hot. That can reduce the amount that you have to run the air conditioner and keep your utility bills manageable.

Roof ventilation can also protect your house from damage during the summer months. Heat in the attic can damage the roof from the inside out and cause moisture to accumulate. That can lead to mold that can damage the house itself, as well as its contents.

How a Roof Can Be Vented

The amount of ventilation that is required depends on the size of a house. Many homes don’t have adequate ventilation. Roofers can use different types of vents, such as soffit and ridge vents, in combination and place them in different locations to make sure that a house has the right amount of ventilation.

Schedule a Roof Inspection

If your utility bills are higher than you think they should be, your attic is brutally hot in the summer, or your roof gets ice dams in the winter, poor ventilation may be to blame. LaBrusciano Roofing & Exteriors can address the issue.

We can inspect your roof, look at the amount and types of ventilation your home currently has, and figure out what changes need to be made. We can also make repairs to address any problems that have been caused by poor ventilation. Contact us today at (610)624-8850 to learn more about why roofs need to be vented and to get an estimate.