Attic Insulation & Ventilation Are Key In Saving Money On Your Energy Bill

When having a roof replaced the main focus is typically on the style and quality of the shingles that make up a roof system.  Wind rating, life expectancy and warranty are the main concerns, as they should be, but do not forget about your attic.  If your attic is not properly insulated and vented it can  leave your home vulnerable and can cost a fortune.   Addressing this issue when replacing your roof can save you money in project costs as well as your energy bill.  Selecting a professional contractor that can help you manage all of these issues will save you from dealing with multiple companies and countless headaches.

Attic Ventilation

With any roof system attic ventilation is a key element.  As the summer sun heats the air in your attic, ridge vent and soffit vents allow for air flow to help cool the airspace.  Simply put, heat rises and escapes through the ridge vent while cooler air is drawn in from the soffit vents.   This passive system works when balanced air flow is achieved between the allowable amount of air intake and output.  In a typical A frame house, with a continual ridge vent and soffit vent system, air flows evenly across the entire roof deck cooling the attic.  With architectural features, like dormers and hip style roofs, this passive system becomes less efficient.  These design elements look great but they take away from the intake and output disrupting even airflow.  This leaves hot pockets of air in your attic and more heat that can radiate down into your home.  One of the best ways of dealing with this is a radiant barrier.

Best Roofing System

When you interview potential roofing contractors, try to find one that can help you create the best roofing system for your house. You may find that you need only minimal upgrading and with a few minor changes you can save a lot of money.  Should you need more extensive changes, an experienced roofing contractor can help you decide what is best for you and your home.

Style Roofing is a family-owned roofing company founded in 1992. With 20 years of experience and over 5,000 happy customers, Style Roofing maintains their commitment to service and excellence by using only the best products and the most skilled tradesmen. Contact us for a free roofing quote.