Why Roof Ventilation is Important for Your Roof and Home
Your home is a working system dependent on proper airflow to maintain a comfortable temperature for you and your family. And one of the most important areas of proper airflow is in your attic controlled by your roof ventilation system.
If your roof ventilation isn’t working properly, it can harm your roof and home’s health.
What is roof ventilation?
Roof ventilation is the balance between the intake and exhaust of air in your attic, creating a flow of cool, dry air.
Why is roof ventilation important?
With the hot Miami summer months coming up, you’ll want your attic to maintain a low temperature through proper roof ventilation. Proper roof ventilation helps with the cooling of your home, increases energy efficiency, and protects the life of your home and roof.
Poor roof ventilation will…
Put extra stress on your HVAC system, reduce energy efficiency, and increase energy costs since hot air gets trapped in your attic, increasing the overall temperature of your home.
Cause rust, mold, and mildew as moisture and condensation build-up in your attic from poor ventilation, leading to costly repairs and affecting your health.
Reduce the life and longevity of your roof since the rising heat in the attic degrades the roofing materials.
All of this is bad for your home and roof’s health, and proper roof ventilation will prevent these issues.
What are the signs of poor roof ventilation?
Your air conditioner has broken down more than once – with all the added heat building up in a poorly ventilated attic, this puts extra stress on your HVAC.
You’ve noticed hot and cold areas in your home.
You’ve noticed roof leaks, mold, and/or mildew in your home.
You’ve found unwanted pests in your home or attic because of damage to the roof ventilation intake and exhaust system.
You can see visible flashing or loose/missing shingles or other roofing materials.
If you’re noticing any issues with your roof ventilation, have a professional roofer check it out. They can let you know what the issue is and also recommend how to fix it.
What are your options to improve your roof ventilation system?
Your roof needs both an intake system to bring air into your attic and an exhaust system to push hot air out. There are many options of fans and vents you can use for this, which a professional roofer can help you choose.
But for sunny Miami, we recommend solar-powered vents. Here’s why:
Solar-powered vents run all year round.
They have ZERO operating costs since they’re powered by the sun.
Solar roof vents are energy efficient.
They work for homes of all sizes and shapes.
These vents maintain your attic temperature at a lower level, taking stress off your air conditioner.
Solar-powered vents are a good option for Florida homes to help lower your energy bill, lengthen the life of your roof, and prevent mold and rot inside your attic.
Schedule an appointment with one of our roofologists, and we can walk you through the best roof ventilation options for your home.
We love to educate our customers on all the different roofing systems to empower you to make educated decisions.
With the Miami hurricane season, summer humidity, and rain around the corner, make sure your roof is ready! Send M3 Roofing a message or call the office – (305) 265-5000 – to set up a roof inspection with one of our roofologists. We service homes throughout Miami-Dade County and Broward County.