3 Benefits of a Proper Attic Ventilation

Your attic may be one of the things you don’t think of much as a homeowner. However, your attic’s ventilation has a big effect on your roof and home. Here are the three benefits of having proper attic ventilation.

1. It protects your roofing materials from premature aging. Your roof shields your home from the elements, such as heat and rain. When the temperature outside is too hot, your attic’s temperature may also heat up. Due to the excessive heat from the attic, your roof sheathing can start warping and distorting. This will lead to premature aging of your roofing materials. With proper attic ventilation, you can avoid this from happening.

2. It prevents heat from entering your living areas. With excessive heat in your attic, you may also notice that your living areas feel warmer than usual or less comfortable. This is because the heat from the attic is radiating down to your rooms. This will also make your HVAC system work harder to cool your home to the correct temperature. In turn, your cooling bills will see a significant increase.

3. It prevents growth of mold and mildew. Humidity in your living areas or outside can find its way into your attic. If your attic is too cold, the humidity will condense into a liquid state. Over time, moisture will cause deterioration of your roofing materials and possibly the structural components of your home. The presence of moisture inside your attic can also encourage the growth of mold and mildew, both of which can be detrimental to the respiratory health of every member of your family.

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