Often an afterthought and sometimes ignored completely during a residential roofing project, attic ventilation could easily be viewed as a non-essential roofing accessory. Giving attention to the roof covering material is logical and more obvious. But roofing professionals refuse to underestimate the role of airflow in and out of the attic. In fact, they’ve incorporated proper attic ventilation into their business plans for many reasons, not the least of which is the homeowner’s trust and the roof’s performance.
“Customers are making large purchases and putting their trust in us,” says quality control inspector Sean Toms, of S&K Roofing, in Eldersburg, Md. “They’re expecting the material and roof structure to last the warranty length. They don’t want condensation, delaminating plywood, failing shingles or worse, mold. Attic ventilation needs to be taken seriously.”