Building a solid roof on your house is more involved and complex than what you see from the outside. Your roof system consists of layers and components that all work together to keep your home safe and dry. So, what’s beyond the shingles you see from the road? Let’s take a closer look at the […]
Ventilation
Improving Roof Ventilation & Saving Energy
Roofing ventilation is fundamentally important to roofs. Roofing ventilation that’s done well can be the solution to many home issues including regulating temperatures, avoiding moisture buildup, extending the life of a roof, preventing ice dams, and overall making your home more efficient. Let’s take a look at how simple roof improvements can lead to substantial, […]
Inadequate Ventilation vs. Over-Ventilation: Finding Balance
Ventilation is a vital part of your roofing system and your home. It’s important to supply your roof space with adequate air circulation so it doesn’t overheat and cause problems with other roofing materials, stops snow from melting and creating ice dams, and prevents moisture from building up. So, what’s the right amount of ventilation? […]
Replacing and Sealing Roofing Vents
Have you discovered signs of roof leaks? There are many reasons leaks can pop up, and not all of those reasons have to do with the shingles. For example, a roof can develop air leaks if sealants fail or deteriorate over time. Because of that, the solution to your roof leaks may be that your […]
Extend the Lifespan of Asphalt Shingles with Proper Ventilation and Insulation
Your entire roofing system goes well beyond just what you see from the outside of your home when you look up at your roof. The way a roof is assembled involves many different components working together. And a number of those important components can extend the lifespan of asphalt shingles if you have proper ventilation […]
Is it Possible to Over-ventilate a Roof?
Ventilation is a key part of the overall roof system on a home. If you’ve had leaking in your roof or found signs of leaks in your attic, it is possible that too much ventilation is the issue. Let’s dive into the Whats, Whys, and Hows of over-ventilation of your home’s roof. Can you Over-Ventilate […]
