To ensure the most efficient ventilation for your home, roofing contractors recommend installing roof vents which encourage natural air flow and expel heat and moisture.
What exactly are roof vents?
Basically, these roof vents serve as escape hatches to drive out hot, stale and moist air from inside the house. With the use of motorized fans, it can bring natural air inside and allow hot and moist air to escape. Passive roof vents are extremely beneficial during the summer season when temperatures can reach 150 degrees in certain parts of the country.
Roofing experts further add that these roof vents also serve their purpose during winter when hot air trapped inside the attic can either condense and cause rotting and molding or rapidly melt snow, which when refreezes can damage shingles, gutters, and soffits.
Types of Roof Vents To Consider For Your Roof
Below is a list of the most common types of roof vents you can consider for your roof. Ask roofing companies for the most suitable vents for your roof. Compare their answers and make your own analysis.
- Ridge vents
These feature an external baffle, which ensures an increased airflow while protecting the house from snow, rain, and dust.
- Gable Vents
These are placed in the gable ends of the attic, hence its name. It can be used in combination with other types of vents. Although these are extremely effective in expelling hot and moist air, they are less reliable when it comes to bringing in natural air.
- Static vents
These vents do not have any moving parts. These are made by creating holes on the roof to allow natural air circulation.
- Wind turbines
These look like mushroom caps that capture natural wind currents. It also has an internal fan that drives out hot and humid air.
To ensure you get the most out of your roof vents, you will need to install the right amount of ventilation based on the size of your roof. According to roofing companies, the proper ventilation is one square foot of vent area for every 300 square foot of roof. Confirm with your roofing contractor on how much ventilation you need to set up for your roof.
For more information regarding installing roof vents, call or visit MB Roofing Pros.
MB Roofing Pros
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-492-0778
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