Roof ventilation – Page 3 – Andrews Roofing

By Andrews Roofing | March 26, 2019

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Category: Andrews Roofing, Roof Installation, Roofing Information, Roofing Innovations

4 Ways to Help Homeowners Choose the Right Shingle Color

When it comes time to replace your roof, there are dozens of colors available for your shingles. Whether you’re looking to match your current style or go for something brand new, here are four ways to help find the right color for your shingles.

1. Ask a Neighbor

Does your complex or neighborhood have guidelines for shingle color? While brightly colored or unique shingles may look striking, some areas have restrictions on the colors you can use. This helps ensure a uniform look to the neighborhood. Ask a neighbor or consult your association for more information before selecting shingles.

2. Check Out Your House

What color is your siding? Do your current shingles match, accent or clash with your siding color and material? These questions will help steer you toward or away from certain shingle options. Vivid colors may look tempting, but don’t select an option that clashes with your current exterior colors. Otherwise, you may have to repaint your siding in order to match your new, brightly-colored roof.

3. Keep Up the Curb Appeal

Personal preferences aside, you want a home that stands out in a good way. Think about shingle colors that are popular, inviting and increase interest in your home. Whether you’re looking to sell or you’re in your forever home, don’t forget curb appeal.

Some roofs match the color of the siding for a unified look. Others use an accent color to create depth and personality. Don’t forget about other colors visible, such as trim, doors and landscaping.

4. Ask a Pro

Consult a roofing contractor for more information. At Andrews Roofing, our skilled contractors have seen roofs all across the area and are knowledgeable about current trends in shingle colors. Don’t settle with a color simply because that’s how your roof’s always been. Contact us today by calling 757-296-0553 to learn about your options when it comes to engaging, dynamic shingle colors.

Top 3 Reasons to Have a Well-Ventilated Attic

Most people don’t pay attention to the ventilation in their attic. After all, you don’t live up there, so why does it matter how the air circulates? It only takes you a few seconds to drop things up there that you don’t plan to use for a long time. While it may be true that most people don’t spend much time in their attic except for storing or retrieving items, having a well-ventilated attic is actually quite important. Here are three reasons you should make sure that air is properly circulating in your attic.

Heat and Moisture

Everyone knows that their attic gets extremely hot during the summer. However, most people don’t know that some of the structural components that make up the attic are vulnerable to too much heat and moisture. Parts such as the roof deck, trusses and rafters can become warped when exposed to extreme heat for an extended period of time, which can lead to a weakened structure and eventually a collapsed roof if not addressed in time.

Mold and Mildew

Where there is heat and moisture, you can expect mold and mildew. This is true for anywhere in your home, but the attic is especially at risk for heavy growth because you don’t spend too much time up there. It’s possible that by the time you notice it, the mold and mildew infestation has gotten out of control and caused serious damage.

Damage to Insulation

It’s also possible for heat and moisture to get absorbed by the insulation in the attic and cause them to become damaged. If this happens, then your home’s energy efficiency can be thrown off which can lead to a significant increase in your monthly utility bill.

It’s clear that proper attic ventilation is more important than most people think. If you’re concerned about the air circulation in your attic or want to speak with a professional about a consultation, contact the experts at Andrews Roofing today by sending an email to ben@andrewsroofing.net or completing our contact form to get a free estimate for your next project.

Why is Proper Roof Ventilation So Important?

What is the purpose of roof ventilation?

The simple answer is to let the heat out of your attic, but that’s not the whole story. An effective ventilation system (notice I said system there. I’ll explain later…) reduces the amount of heat in the summer and moisture in the winter in your attic space. It helps to make your heating and cooling systems more efficient. This, in effect, helps increase the life of your roof too.

Now let’s talk about the “system”. Roof vents, (exhaust), let the air out of your attic, but that air has to be replaced. You want it to be replaced with cooler air, but where does that air come from? In addition to exhaust vents, you need intake vents. The coolest air anywhere around your house is usually under the overhangs, because it is always shaded. That’s why the best place for intake ventilation is the soffit. Vented vinyl or aluminum soffit is an easy way to allow cooler air into your attic to replace the hot air exiting through the roof vents.

Generally, you should have at least the same amount of intake as you have exhaust. A good rule of thumb is to have 1 square foot of ventilation for every 150 square feet of attic space; half should be intake and half exhaust.

Following these guidelines is important to the life of your roof and for your wallet in the long run. A few indicators that you may not be getting adequate ventilation are if you notice the following:

Excessive heat in the attic during the summer months
Mold growth
Frost on sheathing, rafters or other items in the attic
Water dripping from tips of nails (not necessarily due to a roof leak)

If you are experiencing any of these issues, you may have a ventilation issue and should have your roof evaluated by a qualified roofing company. Also, feel free to contact Jeri Eley in our main office at 757-399-3066 should you have need of our services.

Joseph Wicker

Service Manager/Estimator

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4 Ways to Help Homeowners Choose the Right Shingle Color

Top 3 Reasons to Have a Well-Ventilated Attic

Why is Proper Roof Ventilation So Important?

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