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The Attic’s Role

You can think of the attic sort of like the lungs of the roof. Ventilation in this space allows the roof to “breathe”, so to speak. During summer, the ventilation keeps the wooden portions of the roof from accumulating moisture damage. during the colder seasons, the ventilation keeps the roof shingles from drying out and cracking.

Ventilation, Heating and Cooling

Lack of or inadequate attic ventilation can be costly. Without it, your attic traps cool air in the space, which forces you to spend more on artificially heating your home through the heater, which can be very expensive.

The same situation happens during the warmer months. Warm air rising from your home will get trapped in the attic, essentially heating your home. It’s even more dangerous when this happens as the increased heat forms spots of humidity, which can damage the wooden portions of the roof and the rest of your home.

Proper ventilation keeps your roof humidity-free and secure and extends the time frame between roof replacement and repairs.

Ventilation and Comfort

Apart from keeping your roof safe and healthy, attic ventilation is also vital to the overall comfort and air quality in your home. Poor air quality is a sign that your attic isn’t well-ventilated, but it’s also an early warning sign that means you can do something about it before it gets worse.

As part of our complete roofing services, A Cut Above Exteriors will make sure your home has ample attic ventilation. Call us today at 503.334.0733 to learn more about our services. We are a local roofing company in Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA.