If you’re like many other homeowners, you probably don’t think about conditions in your unfinished attic very often. Paying attention to details like attic ventilation is vital though because proper ventilation directly impacts your home’s energy efficiency and is essential to prevent a host of unpleasant issues.
The climate in our area produces some radical seasonal temperature swings, and this can cause serious problems in your attic if it doesn’t have enough ventilation:
According to Keep Warm Illinois, an attic needs two types of ventilation to allow ample air circulation and remove excess heat and moisture:
Having the right amount of ventilation is equally important, so it’s wise to have an experienced attic ventilation contractor check that you have one square foot of vent area per 150 square feet of attic ceiling, or per 300 square feet if there’s a ceiling vapor retarder installed.
For help determining if your home’s attic has sufficient ventilation, contact us at Adams Roofing Professionals, your expert attic ventilation contractors in Chicagoland.
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