Attic Ventilation

Attic ventilation is essential for a healthy environment inside the house. Roofs and attics are constructed in a way to allow outside air to get into the attic through soffit vents located around the roof edges. The air getting in from the soffit vents then circulates inside the attic and gets out through the roof vents at the top. Each roof needs a certain number of roof vents in certain areas to allow for the air to let out. Very common ventilation issues such as moisture, mold, bad air quality, etc. are caused due to either not having enough roof vents or blocked soffit vents. 

Our team members are experts at finding the root cause of such issues as we help hundreds of customers every year with similar problems. 

Why do attics need to be ventilated?

The air inside the attic needs to be circulated to regulate the temperature and humidity levels. Trapped air can cause moisture due to condensation and consequently increase the risk of mold. 

There are many different types of roof vents that can be used to ventilate the attic. We have discussed those in detail in our roofing guide. 

 

How many vents do I need for proper attic ventilation?

Each regular-size roof vent would typically ventilate 300 square feet of attic. It means that the number of vents required for your roof would mainly depend on the size of your attic. 

Other factors such as the roof design, roof pitch, and climate conditions in your area may come into play as well. 

How to know if the attic is adequately ventilated?

For properly ventilated attics, the temperature inside the attic stays consistent. There is very little chance of growing moisture or developing mold in attics where every corner is sufficiently ventilated.

If you experience colder or hotter than the usual temperature in some areas of the house, that could be a sign of improper ventilation. 

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Steven D'Souza
Steven D'Souza
March 14, 2024.
I had contacted Real blue roofing Service to do insulation in the attic and install two washroom vents on my roof. The Real blue team who came were very Professional, and first thing explained to me what they were doing. So they first removed all the old insulation, installed two vents and plus two extra vents on the roof. They worked very hard with no water break or lunch break and on the way they took pictures of before and after. Also after the job completed they vacuumed the full area including the carpet on the stairs and left our very clean. Mr. Dill Singh all hats off for a superb job your team did at our place. This is the second time I have used this company, many years back they installed a new roof, and when I saw them in this new business and expansion I right away call them no doubt I had some more estimates from different Attic companies. If any one needs a roof replaced or attic take care they are the people you need to contact. I strongly recommend this company Real Blue Roofing Services for any work, their pricing is very reasonable and take the liberty to explain the full estimate and what needs to be done. Once again Mr. Dill Singh and your team who you deployed I don't know their names I personally thank you for their hard work (specially the guy who was in the attic doing the job). they worked very diligently, with no water breaks or lunch break in between, you very rarely find such honest, hard working and diligent workers. Please thank your crew on our behalf. This is why I gave them 5 stars, I could talk a lot about this company, but right now I say eyes closed if you need something done please don't hesitate to contact Real Blue Roofing Services. I would had pictures but I have not received them.
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