Do you know the importance of roof vents? One of the best things about venting a roof is that once in place, it is maintenance free. Roofing vents provide so much support for your new roof, while not being dependent on the shape or style of roofing. They can be installed along any ridge to provide the much needed temperature regulation in your St. Paul home.
Without the proper ventilation, roofing decks can reach temperatures of over 120 degrees F. This is enough to damage the plywood used in the roof decking, and cause it to buckle. These temperatures will also cause your cooling system to work harder, adding higher costs, and more strain to your air conditioner. In the winter, improper ventilation will allow the collision of hot and cold air, causing ice dams that will tear away gutters and pry apart other parts of the roofing system.
Good ventilation for your roof is easy to retrofit, assuming your contractor has remodeling experience. Having the right tools is not always enough; experience plays a big role in adding on any home feature after the fact. The new venting system needs to fit in together with the existing shingles so that they won’t start to leak. Leaks like this will often go a long time before they are noticed, so it is important to do his job right the first time out.
Roofing vents in MN will also allow moisture to escape, helping to prevent mold and mildew from forming. This may not sound like much, but bugs and animals find this kind of environment very attractive and will find their way to this long before the home owner realizes it. Once mold and mildew start to form, it is too late. You will need much more repair work done to counteract the effects of this.
If you have any questions about vents for your unique roof, call us at Iron River for a free roofing inspection. We appreciate the opportunity to make you one of our newest, long term clients. 952-442-1762
