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Ensuring you have Proper Roof Ventilation

Posted in Roof ventilation on February 10th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment



Steven Briesemeister :

Looking after your roof

A well cared for roof lasts much longer than a roof that is left to it’s own devices. By spotting problems early on you can save yourself a lot of heartache and extra cost from big problems. Your roof is responsible for taking the damage from everything that the elements can throw at it including wind, rain, sun and snow but it is also attacked by leaves, insects and other natural predators. Ineffective roofing can mean that any of these factors find their way into your attic and eventually your home and it is important you do what you can to prevent this from happening.

Small problems lead to big problems

The roof itself is one aspect of the home that is regularly overlooked by homeowners until there is an obvious leak or damage. The best way to prevent these leaks and damages is through a regular, professional maintenance check carried out by an experience roofer on your behalf. These checks are not as expensive as you might think and problems that area spotted early can be fixed before they become worse. One such problem that you should regularly have checked is that you have proper roof ventilation and that it is working effectively.

What is proper roof ventilation?

Proper roof ventilation doesn’t consist of either an intake or an exhaust, proper roof ventilation should comprise of both of these important elements in order to create effect air circulation in and out of your home. Not only will this protect your roof and your house but it will also help control the amount of time you use your air conditioning, thus bringing down the price of your energy bills. There are a number of ways that proper roof ventilation can be achieved and each have their advantages and disadvantages. The best choice for your roof will depend on the size and shape of the roof, and the layout of surrounding trees, wires and other objects.

Creating proper roof ventilation

In order to create proper roof ventilation that adequately rotates air in and out of the house it is important to get the level of intake and expulsion just right. This should be done by a qualified professional who can work out the figures required and advise you of the best course of action. Without expert advice you may find that you have an incorrect flow of air, which can not only mean a very hot house in summer but it can also mean a moisture build up in your loft and eventually warped, split, cracked or generally damaged roofs.

Causes of moisture buildup in the attic

It isn’t always the fault of the weather either. Washing machines, dryers and other household appliances as well as the occupants of the house all create their own moisture and without proper roof ventilation this moisture will build up on the inside of your roof. With a proper roof ventilation system a negative air pressure is created that sucks the warm air out of the loft replacing it with cool fresh air from outside preventing various types of damage associated with poor ventilation systems.http://www.roofer911.com/



Do you Really Need Roof Ventilation?

Posted in Roof ventilation on January 7th, 2010 by admin – 1 Comment

Author:      Steven Briesemeister

Good quality roofing is a vital aspect to any house. Not only does it protect the house itself but if it is well constructed and well put up then it will protect everything within the house too. When you consider the elements that most buildings have to face it shouldn’t be difficult to understand why you need to make sure that you have the best roofing you can. Roof ventilation is an equally important part of the house too. It will not only ensure the safety and long life of the roof and the home but it will also ensure the safety of the residents.

The advantages of roof ventilation.

When roofs blow down or become substantially damaged many people put this down to poor materials or poor workmanship and while either might be true it is more often the case that there was inadequate roof ventilation fitted. Not having the correct roof ventilation or the right level of roof ventilation frequently leads to a shortening of the roof’s lifespan. An average home produces four to five pounds of water vapor per day and if the home has poor roof ventilation this means that the vapor has nowhere to go. Instead it forms condensation on the wooden boards of the roof causing them to buckle, twist and contort. In turn, poor ventilation leads to a greater chance of wind damage and increased occurrences of inexplicable falling shingles or tiles.

There are two parts to effective roof ventilation.

It is essential that good quality roof ventilation consists of an exhaust as well as an intake. The temperature difference between the inside of the roof and the outside of the roof can be massive and only through using an intake and an outlet can these temperatures be brought to a consistent level. Only have one type of roof ventilation is the equivalent of having no roof ventilation whatsoever and in some cases it can actually cause more damage to have only one than to have neither.

Different types of roof ventilation.

There are a large number of different methods of providing adequate roof ventilation and more is definitely better. Each type of roof ventilation has it’s positives and it’s negatives so consult with your roofing contractor and decide between you which is likely to be the better decision for your home in terms of both effectiveness and aesthetics. Having adequate roof ventilation can be the difference between a long lasting roof and having to replace it every ten years or so.

Two effective types of roof ventilation.

Dormer vents are one of the more commonly used forms of roof ventilation because they are relatively easy to fit and they can be installed at the back of the house where it is easy to keep them hidden. They give the perfect combination of adequate roof ventilation without being an eye soar. Possibly the most effective method is through the use of turbine ventilators however they can look ugly when placed on your roof and become very difficult to look after once they’ve been installed for any length of time.

About the Author:

Steven Briesemeister who specializes at roof installations and roofing repair work has been serving as a Long Island Roofing Contractor for 33 years and is the author of over one hundred DIY articles that pertain to roofing . We are a professional Long Island roofing contractor company that believes in the saying, “Quality Doesn’t Cost…It Pays!

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