Why Roof Ventilation Is Important

2 years ago

The roof of a home is one of the most important, and often most neglected, parts of a home. A roof provides essential protection from harsh weather for those inside. That’s why it’s critical that you keep your roof in good health. The last thing you want is roof problems that end up costing you tons of money. Proper ventilation is a key step in keeping your roof in tip-top shape. Read on to learn more about why roof ventilation is important.

Why do Roofs Need Ventilation?

Roof ventilation is necessary to prevent moisture buildup in your home. Without proper ventilation, a home’s attic or enclosed rafter space can see temperatures rise to over 170 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months. Such high temperatures can cause damage to your roof’s shingles and even lead to a buildup of moisture that causes mold and mildew growth.

5 Reasons Roof Ventilation is Important

You already know the main reason why roofs need ventilation, which is a good start. As we said, roof maintenance is critical and not something that should be ignored. In case you need even more convincing on why you should ventilate your roof, here are 5 reasons why roof ventilation is important:

It prevents damage from a buildup of mold or mildew.
If the attic is not ventilated to code it voids any warranty on shingles or tile underlayment.
Having a well-ventilated attic lowers your utility bill.
It creates a more comfortable environment inside a home by preventing extreme temperature changes.
Your roof’s lifespan can be improved by properly ventilating it.

What Happens If a Roof is Not Vented?

A roof that is not properly ventilated is at risk of damage from moisture buildup that causes mold and mildew to grow. This can lead to rot further down the line that drastically shortens your roof’s lifespan. Some other risks of not ventilating your roof properly include a higher utility bill, extreme temperatures inside your home, damage to shingles\ or tile underlayment.

Roof Repairs and Ventilation

A damaged roof should be inspected as soon as possible. You never know if the problems that seem small actually run much deeper. The best thing to do is have your roof inspected for any repairs before you decide to install additional ventilation. When you do decide to install ventilation on your roof, you’ll have several great options to choose from. This includes ridge vents, box vents, frieze vents, solar-powered vents and many others. The good thing is that you can have your roof inspected while receiving a project estimate at the same time.

Get A Free Estimate on Your Roof Project

At Roofstar Arizona, we’re dedicated to providing quality roofing services and making sure your roof is in the best shape it can be. We help people throughout the Phoenix-Mesa area with all of their roofing needs. If you are looking to keep your roof in good health, call us today for a free estimate on your roof project. A member of our team will be happy to speak with you and answer any questions you may have. Many homes are already properly ventilated. If so, we will tell you. Remember, we will never sell you anything you do not need. We’ll tell you the truth about your roof.

Extremely pleased with our extensive roof repair work. The crew showed up early and we could hear them working on the roof all day for a number of days. The price was extremely fair for the scope of the job. I had other roofing companies give me a bid prior to Roofstar. But once Roofstar came out, inspected our roof and told us what needed to be done, I knew they were who we’d hire. They have integrity and honestly which is refreshing when hiring contractors.

Gail B.

Roofstar provided professional inspection and detail quotes on the repairs needed to be done for our properties. We collected a few quotes from different roofing companies for comparison. Roofstar repair cost was very competitive and reasonable. We ultimately chose to go with Roofstar because we felt confident that they would take care of the problems. They came back to correct the minor issue that we had and finished the job to our satisfaction without further questions. We would highly recommend Roofstar to our families and friends.

Andrea S.

After a monsoon storm ripped off half our asphalt shingles, I got several quotes from Valley roof companies. Roofstar impressed me with their quote, attention to detail, and quality photos showing the job as a whole. I went ahead used Roofstar, who replaced the entire roof while I was out of town and did a great job picking up the trash, sealing the A/C unit, and affixing new drip edges. I had a small issue with the new trim not matching the old color and the owner, Jeff, was kind enough to come back out and paint the trim himself. Would I recommend Roofstar to friends and family? SURE! They stand behind their work.

Chad H.

The estimator, James, was very pleasant, thorough, and did a great job of explaining what was needed to repair our roof. We thought that the quoted cost was reasonable and decided to go with Roofstar. We are happy that we did. Juan Diaz and his crew did an outstanding job with the repair and cleanup. Everything was accomplished per the quote and at the quoted price. Very happy and will recommend Roofstar to any neighbors needing roof work.

Dave W.

Phoenix, AZ

Jeff Knudson and Roofstar Arizona, Inc. came recommended to us. Much time was spent with physical, hands on inspection of our roof and specific “problem areas”. Each issue was thoroughly explained and reasonable solution provided. Repair was scheduled within 24 hours of accepting offer. Repair agents arrived on time and introduced themselves and explained what they were going to do. At the end of day one, the supervisor stopped to check on progress and see if an early start the next morning was alright with us. Each day grounds were cleaned leaving no sign anyone was here. On final day the laborers let us know they were finished. Within an hour Jeff arrived and made many trips up the ladder to inspect and made a short list of things they needed to finish the next morning. Job done! EXTREMELY pleased with Roofstar’s service and recommend.

Clayton T.

Sun Lakes, AZ

I have been so impressed with Roofstar! First let me say I was amazed with Mathew. From the first time he came to our house. Mathew was running about 5-10 minutes late. Mathew called and let me know he was close but would be a few minutes late. He was less than 5 minutes late. What a nice touch! Looking at his age as he appeared young, I wondered how much can he know about roofing? When Mathew came off the roof and explained every picture he took I was impressed. It was obvious he knew how to inspect a roof.

Mathew’s follow up was exactly what he said it would be. This day and age that type of service is hard to find!

On the 2 occasions that I spoke to your staff on the telephone I hung up thinking these employees must love their boss, because they cared so much for his customers.

I don’t make a habit out of sending this type of email, because we just expect good service. Your employees went above and beyond good service.

I look forward to refer friends and family in the future, hoping I never need your service again, but I know where I will call if I need my roof fixed.

Tom A.

Gilbert, AZ

We had work done last week, they were thorough, reasonably priced, on time, cleaned up after themselves, and provide before and after photos. They also have an inspector check the work after, they do not try to sell you things you do not need. I appreciate their honesty.

Melody H.

I just wanted to personally thank both you (Jeff) and Mike for your help on this house. I appreciate that you took the time to schedule the repairs, confirm, and that your workers showed up on time and did a fantastic job! My husband is a general contractor, so we really appreciate it when a company stands by their word and delivers a great product. We will be adding you to our Recommended Vendor List and will put the word out there as much as we can for referrals! Thanks again for your help!

Kristie W.

Mesa, AZ

Very impressed with Jeff’s response to my concern over a rain caused leak in our ceiling.

Jeff arrived promptly in the a.m. for an evaluation, congenial, confident – integrity fully present. The same characteristics I respected, wanted and needed and had happily experienced the moment I met him. After observing the
rather slight damage to the ceiling we went to the roof where he promptly flattened himself atop the shingles and like a practiced detective began to assess shingles and flashing, etc, in order to create a likely scenario that might have generated a leak. His minute attention to detail was impressive.

Having isolated the potential problem he proceeded to caulk here and there. He also took the time to address other concerns that I had regarding roofing issues going forward.

All in all Jeff delivered the kind of prompt, competent service all homeowners seek, are entitled to, and hope for in a tradesman.

Thank you, Jeff for living the kind of values that make owning a home worth the while.

Bob H.

Phoenix, AZ

Roofstar provides great customer service. I was able to text the office manager and our job supervisor when I had questions and their response indicated concern and a desire to be helpful. The work was done in a timely manner and is high quality. I would definitely recommend to others.

Eva D.

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