Way Up on the Roof

When it comes to roof work, you probably think of tasks like repairing a shingle or checking up on the flashing around your satellite dish. But another important part of your roof that should not be neglected, especially during a hot summer, is your roof ventilation and insulation. If too much heat is entering your house through the attic, this could cause a variety of different problems. For best results, you should get your roof inspected at least once per year and new insulation or ventilation installed if needed before summer reaches full force. Here are just some of the reasons why proper attic or roof ventilation and insulation is so critical.

Keep Your Energy Costs Down

Let's start with the most obvious problem caused by poor insulation and ventilation. If too much heat is making it into your house through the attic, your air conditioner is going to have to stay on longer in order for your house to reach the right temperature. This less than efficient use of your air conditioner will cause your electricity bill to go way up this summer. If you believe your air conditioner is in good working order but your energy costs are still going up, your roof ventilation or insulation is one of the first spots you might want to check.

Avoid Damage From Heat and Humidity

When extreme heat is allowed to enter your attic, it can lead to all kinds of problems over time. The humidity within that heat can cause damage that will be expensive or difficult to repair. Some of the wood might become affected by dry rot, or you could also have corrosion develop along any metal nails or straps. Heat with high humidity could also cause mold or mildew to develop if it is allowed to linger.

Hire a Local Roofing Company

While you may think that you can handle some roofing tasks yourself, the installation of new ventilation or insulation on the roof or in the attic is a more complex job that should be left to a professional. If you try to do it on your own you might actually do more harm than good, like if you miss a spot and actually create an opening for heat (not to mention pests) to enter the home. Summer is a good time for roofing work anyway because of the dryer weather, so give a local roofing contractor a phone call today to get started