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Ventilate? |
Roof ventilation
might seem like a minor consideration, but when done properly,
it can extend the life of your attic and roof structure saving you hundreds
or thousands of dollars in roof repair costs.
In the summer,
hot, moist air in the attic can warp floor boards and roof
sheathing and cause shingles to deteriorate. A hot attic also
makes a home more difficult to cool and can result in added
energy costs.
In the winter,
an overheated attic melts snow and can form ice dams at the roof
edge. Water can back up under your shingles, wetting and
damaging insulation and, eventually, the structure of the roof
itself. Ice dams can even cause leaks inside your home,
resulting in drywall damage.
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Get help with your
roof ventilation by contacting us today. |
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Trapped heat and moisture in your attic can be costly you plenty! Roof
Ventilation can:
- Reduce moisture that can cause mould, mildew and wood rot.
- Help prevent moisture that can wet
insulation and affect its efficiency.
- Help prevent ice build-up and
ice
damming at the eaves.
- Extend the life of your
shingles,
warranties,
and roof structure.
- Keep upper floor rooms
comfortable and cool during hot
summer months.
Is your home
suffocating?
Click here
to contact Brookside Roofing about the benefits of proper
roof ventilation. |
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Figure 11b illustrates the
importance of air-flow through the soffit vents, crucial for proper
roof ventilation. If soffit vents are blocked, air cannot be
expelled out the
top of the roof.
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