One of the things that many homeowners know when it comes to home maintenance as well as roofing is that a dry attic is a great attic, the best kind to have. Knowing this, many homeowners make sure that they talk with their roof company when their roof is being installed to make sure that they have adequate venting through vent pipes. They may even have an attic fan added.
Roof services find it interesting to learn that not many people know there is an even better option that roof can help keep your attic dry and not overheated - roof turbines. They are one of the best ways to keep your attic and roof ventilated and dry. But what are they?
What Is A Roofing Turbine?
Roofing turbines are essentially somewhat of an upgraded vent pipe. Their main purpose is to remove moist and heated air from your attic space. When this is done, turbines can eliminate the possibility of wood rot as well as potential mold and mildew from growing in your attic.
These turbines powered by the wind, which means that you don't need electricity for them to operate. Roof companies might suggest them to you as something to be added when your roof is installed. Why should they be included?
Why Should I Have Roofing Turbines?
When the winter months come and you have to use your heating, hot air rises up into your attic. If your attic is not ventilated, it can cause major problems, especially with humid air.
- Wood Rot - A lack of proper air ventilation to remove moist, warm air can lead to wood rot, which can damage the structure of your house.
- Mold and Mildew - Unvented warm, moist air is also a breeding ground for mold and mildew which can be terrible for your health.
- Ice Dams - A warm roof interior lead to a warm roof exterior. When snow falls, it melts right away and runs off, only to re-freeze at night. This creates ice dams which can lead to premature roof failure.
When you turbines installed on your roof, you are helping to minimize the chance of extensive damage that will later require roof services to repair. When you ask a roof company for turbines during your roof installation, you will benefit from a cooler home and attic during the summer months and a lower cooling bill.
When Can I Get A Roof Turbine Installation?
There is no rule that says you can only add turbines when your roof is originally installed or replaced. Call a roof company at any time to come inspect your roof and write an estimate to add a turbine to your roof.
You could watch a few YouTube videos and try to DIY a roof turbine installation; however, this is not recommended because an improper installation on your roof could cause bigger, expensive problems.
Unless you really know how to make sure everything is well sealed and put back together afterwards, it would be much better to call qualified roof services to prevent potential leaks and issues later on.
Getting turbines when your roof is installed as well as any time afterward can really provide many benefits. Just call a roof company if you can’t do an installation yourself. Turbines do require periodical maintenance, which shouldn’t be a problem as regular roof services that provide inspection and maintenance should take care of it!
