Every experienced roofing contractor knows that proper ventilation plays an important role in ensuring that a roof lasts as long as possible. Ensuring the roof lasts as long as possible also helps prevent future damage inside the home.
There is no doubt that Minnesota roofing takes a beating from all four seasons. At the same time, there may be factors present that are causing the roof to age prematurely and lack of ventilation is one of those.
If ventilation is subpar, then the issues that could come about include escalation of heat in the attic, damage of personal belongings that are stored in the attic, the early breakdown of the roof because it is literally being baked, and extra moisture buildup that causes mold. Mold can be harmful to your family. It can cause respiratory issues and also destroy the surface it is growing on.
By keeping an eye on the ventilation system alone, a lot of money can be saved on home repairs.
Unfortunately what many roofing experts are finding throughout Minnesota is that roofs installed years ago need repairs or replacement earlier than anticipated because the roofing ventilation is not good. Once the roof is repaired or replaced, the ventilation can be improved with the installation of vents or fans. This is the reason why you may be seeing more homes in the Twin Cities area with new vents and fans installed on their homes; it has been determined that they have inadequate ventilation.
The result is many more roofs being able to withstand the four seasons by not getting baked in the summer. The integrity is also upheld so that the roofs can withstand the heavy snows and rapid temperature fluctuations that the state of Minnesota is known for.