Ventilating your roof is all about maintaining a livable atmosphere in your home. In areas with warmer climates like Queensland, proper ventilation can significantly reduce the heat in your home and help save on energy bills.
But that’s not all! It can also prolong the life of your roof and prevent condensation. Here are a few more reasons why you should consider ventilating your roof properly.
Condensation is a real issue for homes that are not ventilated properly. Daily tasks at home, such as cooking, showers, and laundry, all generate warm air that rises towards your ceiling and roof.
If the roof isn’t ventilated properly, this air becomes trapped within the roof (or attic), resulting in the growth of bacteria that can contribute to mould and decay. This can pose significant health risks and cause damage to your roof.
This is especially apparent in warmer climates. When your roof isn’t ventilated properly, warm air gets trapped on the top part of your home near the roof, resulting in warmer temperatures inside the home.
When there is adequate roof ventilation, hot air will have plenty of openings to escape and cooler air will be able to circulate within the home, resulting in a cooler interior. This will limit the need for air conditioning as well.
If your roof does not have enough ventilation, it can get hotter and colder than normal in hot and cold weather conditions respectively. This means you will have to use air conditioning or heaters to keep the temperature balanced.
With a well-ventilated roof, you can significantly cut down energy costs as the need for artificial temperature management will be reduced. It will be even more effective if your roof is well-insulated.
The lifespan of your roof is not just dependent on the durability of the roof itself but on the whole roofing system. Even with a metal roof, if you have a wood support structure, mould and rot will literally eat away at the lifespan of your roof.
But since a well-ventilated roof prevents condensation, mould, and rot, the lifespan of your roof will be exponentially higher. It will also prevent moss growth, requiring fewer cleanups.
Now that you’re aware of why you should ventilate your roof, let’s take a look at how you can go about doing it.
Roof ventilation solutions combine intake and exhaust vents to facilitate the free movement of air throughout the interior. Here are some of the most used options in Australia.
Usually made from metal or hard plastic, these exhaust vents are used to draw warm air from the roof outside through natural ventilation. They are also relatively inexpensive and unobtrusive.
These have the same construction as box vents, except they run on electricity. They can be either solar-powered or plugged into your home. They require more maintenance than box vents.
Wind turbines, also called whirlybirds, are a good eco-friendly alternative for ventilation as they are wind-powered. That said, they are not ideal if you live in areas that are not windy.
This is a type of intake vent that can be placed all through your roof ridges to ensure the best intake ventilation. Ridge vents are the most popular option for intakes in roof ventilation.
Brastin Roofing offers a range of roofing services that will help you gain all the benefits of a well-ventilated roof.
From metal roofing, fascia and gutter to scaffolding, patios, skylights, and wall cladding, we will make sure you get the best ventilation with our commitment to outstanding quality.
What is roof ventilation?
It refers to the process of installing intake and exhaust vents within the roofing system to facilitate free air movement to and from an interior.
What are the benefits of roof ventilation?
Roof ventilation helps prevent mould and rot growth by eliminating condensation, saves energy costs, reduces internal temperature, extends roof durability, and prevents ice damming during cold weather,
What is the best method for roof ventilation?
While there is no one best method, the most used methods in Australia are box vents, power vents, wind turbines, ridge vents, and soffit vents. Each has its pros and cons.
Is roof ventilation a good idea?
Yes, roof ventilation is always a good idea. It helps keep your roofing system safe, maintain a nice temperature inside your home, save energy costs, and prevent ice damming in cold weather.
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