Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Cover Your Vents During Winter

You’re might be thinking that you should cover your roof’s vents so that heat can’t escape your home this winter. But you should know that your roof vents allow air to circulate through your attic and exit your home to protect your roof’s inner structure. Read on as roof repair and replacement expert Shine Construction Inc. weighs in on the matter:

Closed Vents Can Damage Your Roof

No matter what type of vent you have installed on your roof, be it soffit, rafter, turbine or metal pot vents, they shouldn’t be covered during winter. Doing so will only prevent them from serving their purpose of creating air circulation, which is vital to keep your attic and roof from being damaged in the winter. This is because the moisture in your home rises up to the attic during winter, and if the vents are closed, they’re unable to escape and will instead accumulate in your attic. This will develop mold and mildew, which can deteriorate your roof’s inner structure.

Why Open Vents Are More Beneficial

To make sure that heat won’t escape through your attic, try to measure its temperature at night. It should be close to the outside temperature; if it’s warmer, then you can be certain that heat from your home is leaking into the attic. Be sure to have this addressed by a trusted roof replacement contractor to avoid more costly repairs later on.

Open vents ensure that cold air can enter the attic during winter, which is important if your area often has heavy winter precipitation. But your attic should be well insulated as well so that the heat from below won’t easily enter. This also prevents the heated areas of your home from being exposed to the cold air in your attic.

When you need a trustworthy roofing contractor for your replacement project, you can count on Shine Construction Inc. to get the job done. Call us today at (508) 276-6644 or through our convenient contact form online.