4 Benefits of Proper Roof Ventilation
As a responsible homeowner, you know the importance of keeping your roof and attic well-insulated. Insulation is, after all, your primary line of defense against thermal transfer from the outside, preventing heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer, right? This is true to some extent, but even the best insulation won’t work as effectively as it should without proper roof venting. While most homeowners know about the benefits of good insulation, the role that roof venting plays in keeping your roofing system in optimal condition is less understood. This means DIYers often make the mistake of covering over the vents under the eaves when they’re installing insulation. It might seem logical that if you’re going to spend time and expense to keep heat in, you don’t want cold air blowing into your attic through these vents, but believe me when I say that this is a mistake. Proper roof venting helps protect your roof and home in two key ways; It brings fresh, cool air into the attic through the intake vents located under the eaves It releases hot, moisture-filled air from the exhaust vents at the ridge of the roof. This keeps the attic airRead More…