Many property owners aren’t aware of how important roof ventilation is when it comes to keeping their homes energy efficient and free from moisture. Roof ventilation lets fresh air flow through your roof space while removing moisture and stagnant air at the same time.
Why is roof ventilation important?
Your roof space may get quite hot during the long summer months in Australia, with temperatures much higher compared to the outside temperature. This causes the house to become uncomfortable making you more reliant on air conditioning to keep yourself cool if your ventilation is not up to scratch. Roof ventilation helps to lower the temperature of the roof by letting hot air escape and bringing in cooler air from outside. The purpose is to create a balanced airflow to aid in controlling the roofs humidity and regulate temperature.
What are the advantages of roof ventilation?
- Helps avoid moisture buildup: Roof leaks, condensation, cooking and taking showers, can lead to a buildup of moisture within the roof space. This may lead to the development of mould and mildew and wood rot which can cause structural damage. Roof ventilation helps disperse the moisture before it can cause these problems.
- Increase the life of roofing components: Items in your roof may deteriorate faster than they should due to overheating within the roof space. Ventilation helps to work against this by keeping the areas climate constant, which over time extends the roof’s lifespan and lowers maintenance costs.
- Improves the homes comfort: Roof ventilation helps to create a more comfortable home by lowering temperature extremes of the house. Homes in areas with harsh weather like Australia benefit from this by reducing reliance on air conditioning.
Roof ventilation is a worthwhile investment in your home to help reduce your power bills, improve the comfort of your home and extend the lifespan of your roof. Contact us today to organise your roof ventilation installation!