Extreme heat can cause your roof some serious problems. One of the most common roofing issues during summer is the poor ventilation in your attic. Without proper ventilation in your attic, more issues will arise in your home. In this post, the reliable roofing and siding contractor A1 Siding & Roofing shares major problems caused by poor attic ventilation.
Your attic’s poor ventilation is caused by faulty workmanship and the lack of proper vents. It’s important to address this issue immediately to avoid the following major problems:
Shorten Your Roof’s Life
Your attic’s condition directly affects your roof. The heat and moisture from your attic due to the poor ventilation can dry and rot your shingles. Damaged shingles can cause even more issues to your roof. This can shorten and compromise the functionality of your roofing system.
Stress Your HVAC System
The poor ventilation in your attic can also damage your home’s energy efficiency. The heat in your attic makes it harder to have a conditioned temperature inside your home, stressing out your HVAC system. This can cost you a higher utility bill. To save energy and money, it’s best to hire a local roofing and siding installation company to inspect your attic.
Rust Mold Build-Up
The humidity in your attic can attract mold and mildew. The growth of mold and mildew can damage your attic’s interior and cause respiratory problems for you and your family. Rust can also develop due to the trapped moisture. Rust in metal components of your roof and vent can cause irreparable damage.
Ice Dam
When the heat escapes from the poorly ventilated attic, it can melt snow and form an ice dam. The melted snow on your roof can refreeze at the edge and then drip off. The accumulated ice can seep through your shingles and cause water damage to your roof once it melts.
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