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Ventilation

Roof top ventilation, which is designed to balance the temperature of your roof surface and attic, is a highly important element of roofing. Proper roof ventilation will increase the longevity of your roof.

Poor roof ventilation will vastly shorten the life of roofing materials. At Arry’s Roofing we see this scenario daily – roof systems failing far short of the material life expectancy. Had a very small investment in proper attic ventilation been made when the roof was installed, the roof would have lasted much longer.

Proper attic ventilation will extend the life of a roof along with reducing problems as it helps balance, or minimize the temperature differential between the air in the attic and the air outside. Simply stated; Proper roof ventilation will remove moisture and heat from the attic.

Problems Caused by Poor Ventilation:

Trapped moisture and heat can raise energy costs by putting a load on your AC.
Cause damage to roof systems, structural components, and personal items stored inside the attic where temperatures reach extremely high temperatures
Trapped moisture causes condensation. Condensation that forms inside an attic can come from use of tubs, showers, washing machines, clothes dryers dish washers, etc. In extreme cases condensation can be bad enough to be mistaken for a leaking roof.

Other Condensation Concerns

Deck Deflection: the deck of the roof can warp, deteriorate, become spongy (soft), and very dangerous to walk on. The adhesives used in the plywood can deteriorate or dry rot. This can happen over the course of several years. In extreme cases this problem can develop in as little as two years. This occurs because one side of plywood decking / sheeting needs be able to “breathe” by being exposed to circulating air…no circulation combined with condensation…wood cannot “breathe.”

Rust: In humid regions water vapor condenses metal inside the attic; nails, plumbing straps, straps holding ductwork etc. Any uncoated metal will rust over time this could cause the metal to deteriorate to the point of failure. Rusted straps on ductwork could break allowing it to fall on ceiling joists, or worse yet, through a suspended ceiling or drywall.

Mold, Mildew, Fungi: While the health concern regarding mold has yet to be medically proven, mold, mildew and fungi WILL cause dry rot. Dry rot does not remain in a localized area; it will spread and damage any lumber that is affected.

Insulation

Attic insulation is a basic prerequisite for controlling energy loss in your home. Most older homes have inadequate levels of attic insulation and many newer homes have only standard levels. If your home is more than 10 years old, it is almost certain that your attic insulation in inadequate.

Attic insulation keeps your home warmer in winter and cooler in the summer. As heat rises in your home it naturally moves to cooler areas and places where temperature differences are measurable. By insulating your attic spaces you provide resistance to airflow ensuring that heated or cooled air remains in the interior and isn’t escaping through your ceiling and roof.

Inadequate insulation gaps and leaks in your home cause your heating and cooling system to run longer and more often in order to maintain temperature in your home. As a result, your furnace or air conditioner will consume more energy, resulting in higher energy bills. Proper Tampa attic insulation saves you money year after year, over time helping to pay for itself in lower heating and cooling costs.

While you may be familiar with rolls of “batt” insulation, blown-in insulation is more effective at providing improved R-value. Blown-in insulation is ideal for an older home because it can be blown into the attics and walls without damaging the home. We use either fiberglass or cellulose blown-in insulation.

We are certified by Owens Corning, a leading manufacturer of attic insulation, to insulate the attic of your Tampa home. To learn more about the energy saving benefits of Owens Corning’s AttiCat system, visit their website here.

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Call Arry’s Roofing today at (727) 362-2230 to schedule a FREE ventilation and insulation estimate.