Ventilation
Attic ventilation is essential.
A properly designed system must be installed with new shingles to
validate your warranty and prevent the formation of ice dams in cold climates.
Also, to protect the attic from damage caused by
excess heat in the summer and moisture in the winter. The ideal system
must work year round providing free flowing air along the entire under
side of the roof deck for optimum results.
Several purposes for an attic ventilation system are:
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To provide added
comfort,
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To help protect against damage to materials and structure
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To help reduce energy
consumption all year.
Proper ventilation protects your home from damage by:
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Reducing moisture that causes mold, mildew
& wood rot;
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Preventing moisture
damages insulation;
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Helping to prevent ice buildups at the
eaves; and,
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Extending the life of your shingles and roof structure.
We use Lomanco vents,
which are designed to provide exceptional weather protection and
enhanced ventilation. Ventilation is enhanced by the use of an external
baffle that deflects wind and weather over the vent and creates negative
pressure to move air from the attic, resulting in increased airflow.
Lomanco products also feature a patented weather filter to provide further protection from the
elements.
Dealing with the
effects of moisture buildup. When winter arrives and temperatures
plunge, you might think that the movement of heated air would no longer
cause problems in attics. But that’s not true. With seasonal changes,
the conditions just reverse. Heat doesn’t travel from an attic into the
living quarters. Instead, heated indoor air travels from the home into
the attic-along with moisture.
Ventilation can’t eliminate the transfer of heat from roof to attic, but
it can minimize its effect. To do that, a well-designed system must
provide a uniform flow of cool air along the underside of the roof
sheathing. That steady flow of air carries heat out of the attic before it can radiate to the
attic floor.
Diagram of Ventilation
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