You might be aware of ventilation. As one of the most essential aspects of any home, proper ventilation ensures proper air circulation in your home. If you have a poorly ventilated attic, then your air conditioner systems must work harder to keep your home at the right temperature. Having good ventilation is important because it reduces energy costs, reduces the temperature indoors, and therefore, extends the life of your roof. Apart from that, properly installed ventilation systems can also protect the roof shingles from damage and cracking. 

So, with a little investment in high-quality roof vents, you can ensure a trouble-free roofing system and a comfortable, more energy-efficient home for years to come. To help you make an informed decision, here are some of the benefits of having the right roof vents in your home: 

1. Makes the Roof Last Longer 

Proper ventilation becomes even more significant in colder climates when icicles are formed at the edges. This usually results in ice damming. Due to the heat from the attic and the sun, snow on the roof starts melting. When this melting water encounters the icicles at the edges, it refreezes and prevents the proper flow of water down the roof. Having good ventilation can help prevent ice damming by keeping your attic at the right temperature.  

On the other hand, in scorching summer, the temperature on the roof can increase dramatically if not properly ventilated. In fact, in peak summer months, the temperature of asphalt shingle roofs can go as high as 125° F.  This can bake your shingles from within, which can significantly reduce their longevity. By having the right combination of exhaust and intake vents, hot stale indoor air can escape while fresh air can enter continuously, keeping your attic cool, dry, and fresh all year round. 

2. Helps Reduce Energy Bills 

If there’s a significant difference between the inside and outside temperatures of your home, more energy will be consumed by your heating and cooling units to normalize this temperature. As a result, the utility bills will be higher. Having good and robust ventilation on the roof can help reduce your indoor temperature naturally. Consequently, it will reduce the burden on your heating and cooling units. In addition, ventilation is an effective way to reduce emissions from these machines, making your home more environmentally friendly. 

3. Prevents Moisture Infiltration 

In winter, moisture infiltration in your attic can happen in two ways. The hot air inside your home rises, enters your attic, and makes it moist as a result. The second source is snow. If not removed in time, the pooling water on your roof can find its way underneath the shingles, infiltrate the underlayment, and damage the roof deck. Eventually, it can lead to roof leaks and other moisture-related problems in your home

4. Helps Reducing Indoor Temperatures 

 Attics can get excessively hot during the peak summer months. In most homes, attics can be around 10 degrees warmer than their living rooms. This extreme indoor temperature difference is mainly due to poorly designed vents on the roofs. Once an adequate number of vents are installed on the roof, and at the right locations, your home will become more comfortable, cooler, and energy efficient right away.  

Looking For a New Roof? 

Whether you need a brand-new roofing system for your home or you want to upgrade your roof’s ventilation, we can help you. For more information, contact Camden Roofing & Construction, LLC in Charlotte and Raleigh, NC at 919-729-5050.