The Importance of Roof Ventilation

A roof ventilation system provides a continual flow of air through the attic space. It does not only affect the life of your roof but also the heating and cooling system of your home as well as its annual utility spending. Here, a trusted roofing contractor discusses the importance of having a properly installed roof ventilation system in your living space.

Why Is Roof Ventilation So Important?

It is natural for warm air to rise, so if your attic is not adequately ventilated or insulated, it is only a matter of time before the living portions of your house become predisposed to the negative effects of heat buildup in the attic. These include overheating the roof decking and speeding up the aging of roofing shingles. When hot air in the attic cannot escape to the outside, it eventually transfers to the interior of the house, which forces the air conditioning to work twice as hard as normal.

In the colder months, condensation can develop in the attic if there is no proper ventilation. This can result in wood rot and mold growth. Warm air trapped in the attic also causes snowmelt to refreeze at the eaves, forming thick ridges of ice called ice dams. At the sight of ice dams, immediately call a roofer to address the problem before it leads to major leaks and water damage.

Types of Roof Vents

When designing a roof ventilation system with a roofing contractor, you may encounter many types of roof vents. Some of the most common ones are:

Ridge vents are installed at the peak of the roof, running its length.
Soffit vents are installed at the bottom edge, just under the eaves.
Turbine vents are installed between the rafters.
Gable vents are installed on the exterior side of the wall.

Adams Roofing Professionals, Inc is ready to exceed your expectations. Contact us at (847) 440-1411 or fill out our contact form for all your residential and commercial roofing needs, from roof ventilation and insulation to storm damage roof repair and complete roof replacement.

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Jeremy Q, CMCA, AMS

Adams Roofing has a great team to work perfectly with condo and townhome Associations. We are currently in the middle of a 6 year, 49 building tear-off project. Adams works hand in hand with the engineers, delivers according to the specifications, and provides great customer service to the homeowners and management team.... [more]

Sue T.

Good Afternoon, I am writing to you on behalf of the Mission Hills M-8 Association. I would like to tell you how happy we are with the work that you completed for our Association. Your supervisor Eddie was great. We liked his professionalism and his work ethic. He kept us informed, and delivered on all his promises. Please make sure that any other jobs you do for us include him. Best regards, Joey Mission Hills Management... [more]

Brett K.

Charlie, Thanks very much for replacing the gutter! No one has been out to do it, at least before I left for work this morning. But I will definitely let you know whether it’s done correctly. I am very satisfied with your roofing job. It looks great, and more importantly, there were no leaks when it rained (even though we haven’t gotten really hard rains yet). So, I have been very pleased with my experience with Adams, especially with the professionalism and responsiveness of you and Dan. Thanks.... [more]

Keith M.

I wanted to take a moment to comment on your technician, Eddie. Eddie was assigned to inspect a roof leak I am having in my home in Cobblestone Circle. He was prompt, professional, courteous and informative; everything a customer could ask for when inviting a contractor into their home. Eddie represents Adams Roofing Well; and clearly he is an asset to your company. Kudos to him! Thank you.... [more]

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