When winter comes, your home could lose up to 25% of its heat through the roof. Fortunately, there’s something you can do to fix that. Listed below are some tips from expert roofing contractors on how to prevent heat loss through the roof and help you cut back on your utility bills.
How Science Explains It
Warm air gets out through the roof by a process called convection. Think of your entire house as a chimney. The heated air is spread out through your house and eventually goes up to the top of your home which boosts air pressure close to the ceiling. The primary difference between the lower pressure from the external environment on a colder season and the pressure inside the house, will force the warm air through any gap, crevice, and crack. Aside from that, the high pressure at the very top of your house develops low pressure close to the bottom of your home. Therefore, tugging colder air into your house through any cracks or openings surrounding your home’s foundation.
The Solution
The first thing you have to do is conserve energy and begin saving cash right away, by stopping heat from getting out. Close up any gaps that lead from the living space and then to the attack. Monitor the areas around the wiring and the pipes. Inspect the ceiling and the attic floor and close up any cracks or holes. Check the door and window frames. Finally, have your roof inspected for any breaches or failing shingles. Even the tiniest of holes can lead to significant problems.
The next thing concerns insulation. This is the tricky part. Excessive insulation could lead to too much heat on the roof system and lead to ice dams. However, insufficient insulation will make no difference either. There are different types of insulation you can choose from.
Cellulose Fiber – made from recycled paper and comes with the lowest price. It’s treated with fire retardant and is extremely effective.
Foam – you can choose between liquid that you can spray into your attic or foam boards. It creates a very tight seal and can be customized in order to fill in the openings in your house.
Fiberglass – it is the most common type of insulation. It is versatile and very effective. You can choose between rigid squares or rolled sheets, which are both known for their easy installation.
Roofing contractors Myrtle Beach recommend for most houses to have a insulation of R-38 or about 10 to 14 inches but this will depend on the type of insulation you choose from. Aside from that, you have the option to mix various kinds of insulation. That means if the existing insulation is in good shape, but you still have to add more in order to get what was recommended for your home, then you can simply add to what is already there.
Do you have any more questions on how to prevent heat loss through the roof during the cold season? Call MB Roofing Pros now.
MB Roofing Pros
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-492-0778
http://roofing-myrtlebeach.com
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