Roof Attic Ventilation Problems

Here are some subtle and some not so subtle things to watch out for.

Roof attic ventilation problems.

We can address this by getting more specific which is to say we need to discuss the most common problems that occur with the roof vents themselves. This happens because of the change in air pressure. The risk reward for having no ventilation or poor ventilation along with the negligible cost of installing a good working. Vents come in various styles.

If you don t know how your roof vents work or if you re unsure about your attic ventilation in general you should talk to a roof inspector about your current system and any inherent weaknesses that may be at work. Without proper ventilation moisture from everyday activities such as showering washing laundry and washing dishes rises to the attic and slowly collects there. A contiguous air vent in conjunction with soffit vents are recommended for encouraging the best natural air flow. An inadequate attic ventilation system can cause a variety of problems that manifest themselves in different ways.

Improperly spacing your vents can also lead to some serious leaking. But what we failed to do is explore the reasons why ventilation issues occur in the first place. The inside air moves through the ridge vest underneath the cap shingle to escape from the side and into the general atmosphere. Soffit vents tend to be the most effective way to ventilate your attic.

Not only does ventilation help maintain the quality of your roof but it also helps to prevent ice damming in the winter. To make matters worse if your top cap is not covering this gap that was left water is able to flow freely into your attic or roof. We discussed the most common issues with roof ventilation in the recent section. Air flows in through the soffit vents and out through the roof vents.

It is still a huge risk even if your top cap is covering most of the gap between vents if you are in an area that receives snow at any time. This can lead to a number of serious and expensive problems. Releasing all of the heat that rises and gets trapped in the attic can be achieved with one or a combination of the three following vent models in addition to the multipurpose gable. An unexplained uptick in your household heating and cooling bills which can happen if your attic insulation gets wet and loses its effectiveness.

Excess heat and moisture cause roof decking to dry rot and shorten the life of shingles and underlayment. Grab a flashlight and inspect your attic during the winter.