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Did you know your roof needs to breathe? If it can’t, it’s bound to develop major problems sooner or later. This fact explains why there’s a widespread need for Austin-area roof vent services.

Is your home affected by this issue? To find out, talk to the trusted experts at Legacy Roofing Pros.

We specialize in this often overlooked aspect of roof health. With our help, you can determine if your roof ventilation is currently up to par. You can also take the steps required to deal with any serious deficiencies.

From minor repairs to full system upgrades, we do it all. Learn more about our roof vent replacement services.

The ABCs Of Roof Ventilation For Austin-Area Homes

What is roof ventilation? It’s the common term for a system that keeps air flowing into and out of your attic spaces. No home is truly safe from the elements unless this system does its job well.

Why? The typical household roof is composed of several large surfaces. Throughout the day, these surfaces absorb heat and transfer it into your attic. As long as that heat has somewhere to go, everything is fine. However, if it doesn’t, trouble is bound to follow.

Common Ventilation-Related Roof Problems In Hot Weather

Central Texas is known for its blazing summers. On a typical 90°F day, poor roof ventilation can easily raise attic temperatures to 140°F or even higher.

The list of issues associated with these kinds of extreme conditions includes:

• Damage to the primary roofing materials on your home
• Damage to the roof decking beneath those materials
• Significantly elevated indoor temperatures

You may also notice more indirect signs of a problem. For example, your utility bill may increase much more than expected in the summertime.

Common Cold-Weather Roof Ventilation Issues

Your home can also be affected by ventilation-related issues in colder weather. That’s true because moist, relatively warm air can get trapped in your attic.

When this air comes in contact with your rafters and other cold surfaces, it can condense. In turn, this condensation can lead to rotting, swelling, and buckling in your roof decking. It can also damage your attic insulation.

Wet insulation not only loses some of its protective abilities. It makes an excellent breeding ground for mold and mildew. What’s more, its moisture can leak into your home’s living spaces. Read more about how cold weather affects Texas roofs.

Types Of Roof Ventilation Systems

All roof ventilation systems have two key components – an air intake and an air exhaust.

The most common choice for air intake is a series of components called soffits that sit under your roof’s eaves. The most common exhaust option in today’s homes is ridge venting that runs lengthwise on your roof’s peaks.

Other types of systems found on at least some local homes include:

• Powered, hardwired attic vents
• Solar-powered attic vents
• Off-ridge vents
• Roof turbines
• Cupola vents
• Gable vents

Not sure what kind of system you have? A visual check will usually help you identify it. You can also ask the team at Legacy when you schedule your vent inspection.

Your Legacy Roof Vent Inspection

Legacy Roofing Pros can assess the health of any residential roof ventilation system. All our inspections are geared toward the specific needs of your Austin-area home.

We begin with an exterior check of your system's main components. During this check, we look for any existing problems in those components. This includes everything from improper installation to current condition issues. In addition, we look for signs of future problems in the making.

Next, we’ll check your attic spaces. This interior inspection tells us how well your roof’s less conspicuous components are faring. It also gives us a chance to look for telltale issues in your attic insulation.

When we’re done, you’ll know exactly how your ventilation system is holding up. You’ll also know whether or not you need additional roof vent services.

Which Roof Vent Service Is Right For You?

If your roof ventilation system needs help, what’s the best option? That depends on the details of your situation.

In many cases, we can repair vents and their related components. Common repairs include such things as:

• Fixing mechanical issues in your powered vents
• Mending damaged areas in your ridge vents
• Sealing leaks around your rooftop vents
• Correcting minor soffit damage
• Clearing any vent clogs

However, some problems are too serious or extensive for a repair. In this situation, we can replace the damaged components and restore proper function.

Upgrading Your Home’s Roof Ventilation System

Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your ventilation system is upgrade it. We may recommend this roof vent service if your current system is inadequate.

This issue is fairly uncommon in well-constructed modern homes. However, it may be present if your builder took unwarranted shortcuts during construction. Older homes may also be affected.

The results of our detailed inspection will tell you if your particular system serves its intended purpose. If it doesn’t, we can update any or all of its components. This may be a perfect opportunity to optimize its everyday performance.

If you're unsure which service area we cover, please check our Texas service area list.

Your All-Around Roofing Service Specialists

Need expert roof vent services for your local home? Contact Legacy Roofing Pros today for your free inspection. We’re also your source of top-tier services for all other roof-related issues.