The Importance of Proper Roof Ventilation as Temperatures Rise

The Importance of Proper Roof Ventilation as Temperatures Rise

Your roof’s ventilation system greatly influences your home’s energy efficiency, not to mention the lifespan of your roof. With spring around the corner, it’s important to understand the role of proper roof ventilation as temperatures start to rise. Having a roofing contractor check your ventilation system is a good idea as we head into spring.

How Does Roof Ventilation Work?

The main goal of roof ventilation is to encourage airflow in your attic while reducing the build-up of heat, condensation, and moisture. Intake vents and soffits provide openings that allow warm air to escape while drawing in cooler air.

The three main types of roof ventilation systems include:

  • Soffit Vents: These vents are installed in the soffit on the underside of your roof’s overhang. They allow hot air from your attic to get out via small openings around the roof’s edges.
  • Ridge Vents: These are installed at the peak of sloped roofs, allowing air to flow in and out of your attic. This helps to reduce the overall temperature. You often find these on shingled residential buildings and they are simple to install.
  • Gable Vents: These are found in the wall at the roof’s end, providing a larger opening for airflow than the other types of vents. They do assist with ventilation, but they’re not as effective as others because airflow is only allowed in one direction.

Why Does My Roof Need Proper Ventilation?

From extending the lifespan of your roof to reducing energy costs, there are many benefits associated with having adequate roof ventilation. Roof ventilation:

Extends Your Roof’s Life

Proper roof ventilation helps you get the most out of your roof and ensures it lasts as long as designed. You don’t want to be faced with premature replacement bills that put a dent in your bottom line. It’s important to prevent roof damage due to extreme temperatures and high humidity levels. You want air to circulate freely within the attic, especially now that temps are getting warmer. This way, your home will stay cooler in the spring and summer, with less reliance on your AC system. This also helps to prevent roofing materials such as asphalt shingles from getting brittle or warped from extreme temperature shifts.

In summer, the trapped heat burns your roof up, deteriorating adhesives in the decking, resulting in cracked or curled shingles.

Reduces Energy Costs

Another benefit of proper roof venting is a reduction in energy costs. Air that is allowed to circulate freely in your attic keeps your home well-insulated while preventing warm air from entering your main living space during warmer months. Conversely, in the winter, this helps to trap heat inside. Both circumstances help to reduce your reliance on artificial cooling and heating. 

Improves Your Health

Lastly, proper roof venting may have an impact on your health. That’s because it prevents the build-up of condensation, which can encourage the growth of mold and mildew. Whenever you can reduce indoor air pollution and improve your overall air quality, this provides a safer environment for your family to breathe easy. 

Contact Allstar for Roof Ventilation Services

Let our experienced roofers check out your existing ventilation system to see what can be improved for better energy efficiency. A free online quote awaits you when you fill out our online form or call us at 701-409-2709.

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