Why is it essential to ventilate a metal roof?

Posted by stazonroofing on May 22nd, 2021

Today's metal roofs are available in a wide variety of colors and styles and have various benefits to offer. It is why metal roofs have always been a choice for most people. Ventilation affects a building's performance in the form of longevity, energy use, etc. If your metal roof is not getting enough ventilation, it can result in multiple problems like overheating, moisture accumulation, etc.

When the warm air comes in contact with a colder surface, condensation can occur. Especially if you have an attic or open area between the roof panels, it is an ideal situation for condensation to occur. Therefore, it is necessary to balance the warm air entering and exiting the attic to maintain natural airflow.

As owners of metal roof home, you can follow some of the following tips to improve the ventilation of your metal roof -

● Uncover intake vents

● Check the air circulation in your attic

● Check for signs of moisture

● Ensure the airflow through the intake vent and exhaust vents is balanced; if not, take help from your roof contractor to resolve it.

There are two main types of venting options for a metal roof -

Ridge Vents

Standard ridge vents a more common for an industrial or an agricultural building. These are usually 10 feet or more in size and meant to blend in the architectural style of the roofs. These vents can allow large volumes of hot air to escape and are usually a part of the building's overall ventilation system.

Gable Vents

Gable vents are utilized commonly for residential ventilation applications. These vents can act as intake or exhaust vents, depending on the overall system. These vents are usually fitted at the roof of a home, i.e. the top triangular part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof. Gable vents are also used in coordination with low profile ridge vents.

An adequately ventilated metal roof will last for a long time and provide you with safe, healthy, efficient roof solutions.

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