Why Ventilate?

Attic ventilation might seem like a minor consideration, but properly installed, it can extend the life of your homes' attics and roof structures -- saving homeowners hundreds of dollars in repair costs -- and saving you from expensive, time-consuming callbacks.

During warmer months, ventilation helps keep attics cool. It helps prevent hot, moist summer air from warping the roof sheathing. It also stops shingles from deteriorating prematurely. What's more, fresh air in the attic makes a home much easier to cool, which can result in lower energy costs.

Rochester weather is especially harsh. In winter months, ventilation helps reduce moisture to keep attics dry. Attic ventilation stops water from backing up under shingles, damaging insulation, and rotting the roof structure itself. Professionally installed ventilation also helps prevent ice dams from forming. Ice dams occur in areas where snowfall and cold temperatures are common and pose a special problem because they prevent melt water from running off the roof. Ice dams can even cause leaks inside the home, resulting in drywall damage. To learn more about ice dams and how to prevent them, contact Five Star Improvement today!

Why is Attic Ventilation Important?

The constant, year-round movement of air across the attic is a process that can improve home comfort, reduce damage to the roof structure and help keep a roofing warranty valid. Every time stale, overheated air is vented out of the home, and fresh air is pulled in to replace it, you have an "air exchange."

The process of air exchange is more than a breeze moving through the home. It's a process that provides a steady, high volume of air movement. It's a system of components, all sized and positioned to create a balanced flow of intake and exhaust air moving though the attic.