How to Improve Your Roof’s Ventilation

Poor ventilation is a common problem among homeowners in Colorado Springs, CO. Without proper ventilation, your home will be without proper airflow. This problem can cause your roof to deteriorate at an accelerated pace, meaning you’ll have to make a hefty investment in order to make repairs down the line. If you’re looking to fix this problem, use these three tips to help improve your roof ventilation.

It’s important to check the space under your roof frequently for optimal conditions.

Stop focusing on Heat Build-Up

Many people don’t have fully efficient ventilation systems because they spend too much time and energy worrying about heat build-up in the summer. Though this is important, it’s only one half of the solution. If you truly want to improve your roof’s ventilation, you must also focus on the needs of your home during the wintertime. 

As the temperature outside drops, your attic can develop moisture due to the water sources within your home — plumbing, home appliances, and even you and your family generate water that can affect the structure of your home. It’s important to find methods to dehumidify your roof during this time so that you can protect it all year.

Inspect Your Air Intakes

The condition of your air intakes plays a crucial role in the ventilation of your attic. Your air intakes put a limit on moisture and heat that could otherwise damage your roof structure. If these intakes aren’t taking in the right amount of air, they can’t do their job to protect your roof. If the space under your roof seems warmer or more humid than usual, call a roof repair company that can inspect your air intakes for any signs of clogging or damage. 

Install Comparable Ventilation Components

The third most common reason that homeowners aren’t experiencing decent ventilation in their attic is that their vents and air intake are not designed to work together to control the flow of air. For example, your vents could be pushing in too much air while your air intake is taking in too little. This creates air buildup in your roofing space, which can cause moisture to build within the area as well. 

Both components should be designed by a single manufacturer, to work in unison and create optimal airflow. A roofing specialist would be able to check your components and determine whether or not this is an issue — if it is, they can also offer you more optimal alternatives.

Horn Brothers Roofing provides quality inspections to determine any issues that could prevent you from experiencing optimal roof ventilation. We also offer roof repair and replacement, so you’ll never have to worry about those problems again. Contact us today to receive a free estimate.