{"id":2550,"date":"2022-12-09T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bonedrywest.com\/?p=1133"},"modified":"2022-12-09T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T09:00:00","slug":"how-does-attic-ventilation-protect-your-roof-during-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/fort-collins\/how-does-attic-ventilation-protect-your-roof-during-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Attic Ventilation Protect Your Roof During Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Attic ventilation plays a vital part in many\u00a0common roof styles<\/a>\u00a0by protecting households against all kinds of weather conditions. It also helps maintain energy efficiency and comfort, especially during winter. If you don’t have proper roofing ventilation installed, it can lead to unwanted damage and other issues such as ice dams, water leaks, and moisture buildup.<\/p>\n

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Why You Need Attic Ventilation<\/h2>\n

Having adequate ventilation in your attic helps curb problems associated with excess heat and moisture buildup in this part of your home. In the summer, it keeps heat from causing the shingles to deteriorate faster than normal. In the winter, it stops moisture from developing in the attic and prevents\u00a0mold growth that may otherwise cause respiratory problems to family members, as well as rot that may compromise the roof’s structural integrity.<\/p>\n

How Intake and Exhaust Vents Work<\/h2>\n

Like many\u00a0roof types<\/a>, yours should have an attic ventilation system that has adequate intake and exhaust vents. Intake vents are usually at the bottom part of your roof as they let in new air into the attic. Some of the most common intake vent types include the following:<\/p>\n