The summer season is the best time for fun outdoor activities such as hiking and swimming. However, inside your home, the scorching rays of the sun may cause contained rooms, particularly the attic, to suffer. If left unattended, your attic can reach up to 150 degrees in the summertime. This leads to alarming structural–and perhaps even health–issues pervading your supposedly safe, comfortable home. Here custom metal roofing experts from Arrowhead Roofing share several tips to help you avoid this dilemma.
Use energy-efficient attic fans to regulate home temperature. Attic fans can help regulate the temperature inside your attic, and can be installed as an alternative to passive ventilation systems. Attic fans cool the attic by pushing humid air out while pulling cooler air from the gable vents. Ensuring that the temperature in the attic is carefully monitored is an excellent way to preserve the service life of your roof.
Install vents to Improve air circulation. Installing a ventilation system inside the attic allows fresh, cool air from the outdoors to flow into your space while providing an escape for hot, humid air from the indoors. Trapped hot air in the attic can cause your roof shingles to bubble up or moisture to accumulate and lead to mold. Make sure that passive vents such as gable and soffit vents are properly installed by a veteran storm damage roof repair company to ensure the energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the home addition.
Upgrade your attic insulation. Insulation acts as a barrier against extreme temperature changes throughout your home. It’s commonly found in attics, walls, basements. and ceilings, and is responsible for saving up to 20% on your heating and cooling expenses. In the summer, a poorly-insulated attic is the main reason why heat pervades your living space.
If you’re ready to make good choices for your home and upgrade your attic, Arrowhead Roofing is here to help. We provide a wide range of professional residential and commercial services, from roof insulation and ventilation to storm damage repairs. Call us at (918) 743-9257 or fill out our contact form to get a roof replacement estimate or schedule an appointment.
