Winterize Roof Vent

When it comes to installing roof ventilation most people think of the benefits a vent can offer during the hot months of summer drawing hot humid air out of the house to keep the house cooler and to reduce the burden on the air conditioning system but that s just one half of the story.

Winterize roof vent.

Roof turbines not only work to remove hot air from summer attics they also provide ventilation to reduce moisture. A precautionary measure is the installation of snow guards. During cold winter months the attic vent fan is not necessary. Roof vents allow air to circulate through your attic and exit your home.

While roof ventilation systems can offer amazing benefits during the hot sultry months of summer. Blocking the vents can even harm your home by trapping moisture inside the attic. Small attic vents located below the roof peaks provide sufficient ventilation to let the moisture created by heat rising into the. Snow guards are rooftop devices that allow snow and ice to drop off in small amounts or melt completely before falling to the.

Hot air produced by heating systems in fall winter lose thermal values of 30 or more through the central air duct system. A c draftshields central air vent covers are available for all standard sized central air conditioning vents and can be mounted on walls or ceilings in seconds without any tools. Winterizing your home saves money.