{"id":3763,"date":"2022-12-14T09:07:14","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T09:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/lexington\/blog\/why-is-attic-ventilation-important-in-winter\/"},"modified":"2024-07-22T20:12:29","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T20:12:29","slug":"why-is-attic-ventilation-important-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/lexington\/why-is-attic-ventilation-important-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Attic Ventilation Important in Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Some people assume that roof vents are simply for cooling a hot attic in the summer. But roof vents are as important in the colder months.<\/p>\n

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Attic Ventilation Protects Against Moisture Damage<\/h2>\n

Since windows and doors tend to be closed and air in living spaces is heated during freezing temperatures, the moisture vapors from cooking and showering are carried into the attic. Without proper\u00a0attic ventilation<\/a>, moisture can accumulate on attic surfaces and cause mold, mildew, rot and ice dams to develop.<\/p>\n

Different Types of Attic Ventilation<\/h2>\n

Attic ventilation is categorized into intake and exhaust vents. Intake vents draw cool, fresh air from the outside into the attic while exhaust vents allow hot, stale air to flow out of the attic.<\/p>\n

Intake Vents<\/strong><\/p>\n