As a homeowner, there’s nothing more important than literally protecting the very roof over your head. Proper roof care and maintenance is critical to extending the life of a roof, and one of the frequently forgotten parts of a robust roof is having consistent and regular roof ventilation. Roof ventilation can take the form of ridge vents, soffit vents, or attic fans installed by a professionally qualified roofing contractor like Al Rezentes Roofing on the island of Oahu.

A properly ventilated roof will last longer because the temperatures are better regulated; in warmer seasons, roof ventilation will release the hot air that builds up in an unconditioned attic. It can also reduce the amount of stress placed on an air conditioner, thereby also extending the life of that appliance as well. For those stateside, in cold and freezing seasons, roof ventilation continues to release warm air that builds up in an attic, which can prevent the forming of ice dams—ice that thaws on a roof and refreezes underneath the shingles (which can cause serious damage to the shingles themselves).

Professional roof ventilation will also help to reduce the moisture that builds up in hot air, reducing the chances of moisture-related damage in the attic, as well as damage to the materials in the attic like nails, which can form rust, or wood, which can develop mold. Rusty nails and moldy wood weaken the overall roof structure itself, causing expensive damage. 

For more information on quality roof ventilation, roof repair, or residential roofing all over Oahu, call Al Rezentes Roofing at (808) 230-8005.