Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Improper Roof Ventilation-The Fastest Way to Buying a New Roof

One of the most overlooked items in the roofing industry by homeowners and many roofing contractors is roof ventilation systems. When you have improper roof ventilation you are asking to spend a few more thousand dollars on a roof way before the “warranty’ period expires.

In Colorado the biggest factor for making your roof warranty invalid is heat. Add in improper ventilation and it makes it even more damaging to you roof.
Have you ever been in your attic when it’s 95 pr 100 degrees outside?

If you have, you know that you can’t spend a lot of time in the attic before you have to get out. Having inadequate ventilation can shoot the attic temperature 30 degrees or more. Over time, the heat inside your attic can cook your asphalt shingles from the inside out.

Not only is the attic temperature a factor to asphalt shingle roofs the outside temperature is a big factor too. If you have ever been on your roof with 90 degree weather you know how hot the surface area can get. The halt asphalt material can actually melt.

Asphalt roof shingles can be blistered by heat and your manufacturer’s warranty could be deemed invalid. If you have a 30 year roof with improper ventilation you could see blisters within the first five or so years.

Improper ventilation can cause snow to melt faster and freeze, on your roof, in the winter months, creating ice dams. Ice will sit during a freeze, thaw cycle and create leaking and gutter damage as well as water damage to your roofs decking.
So why is ventilation one of the most overlooked items on the roof by roofing contractors?

The roofing industry is extremely competitive and full of people who are looking to make a few bucks and then get out of the business. Roofing contractors know that you are probably shopping estimates from other companies. If you have a big roof, ventilation can add in extra costs that could take the contractor out of the running to get the job.

A reputable roofing contractor will explain the importance of proper ventilation even if it means that they could lose the project. That’s a contractor that sleeps well at night and has clients that keeps them busy.

If you would like to talk to an established roofing contractor that will explain ventilation and warranties to you call a project manager at ProfessionalRoof.com or call 303-422-2157

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