You know its time to replace your roof vents or at least schedule an inspection when they are leaking, broken or missing. Roof vents are responsible for allowing air circulation in your attic space. They also help prevent moisture buildup by allowing water vapor to escape the attic. If these vents are damaged or missing, moisture will build up in your attic and cause damage to your home’s ceilings, insulation, and other components.
So if its time to replace the vents, you’ll have to decide which type of vents your home needs.
What Are the Different Types Of Roof Vents?
There are many different types of roof vents, but there are two main ways to classify them: passive and active.
Passive vents are the simplest type of vent. They’re just holes in your roof that let air out. They don’t require any power source to work, but they only work when they’re open—if you close them, they’re out of commission. That makes these vents more useful in areas where you don’t need to worry about rain or wind coming in through your roof.
Active vents are more sophisticated: they have fans that push air out instead of relying on gravity alone. These vents can be closed when it’s raining or windy without causing any damage to the fan motor, which makes them perfect for areas where weather comes into play regularly and unpredictably.
Vent Styles and Options
• Chimney-style vent, which looks very similar to a chimney. These vents are designed to release moisture and heat from the roof to prevent any damage from occurring. They can be installed on most types of roofs and are made from galvanized steel, aluminum or copper.
• Another popular type of roof vent is an attic gable box. These vents are installed on the gable ends or ridge line of the roof where they allow air flow as well as insulation in order to keep your home comfortable during any season throughout the year. This type of vent is also made from galvanized steel or aluminum so it will last for many years without rusting or corroding away over time like other metals might do.
• A ridge vent is another type of attic vent that is similar to a gable vent but has an inverted V-shape. Roof ridge vents are often used with ventilation fans because they have no openings for air movement when not in use.
• An attic ventilator is located in the attic and helps exhaust stale air from your attic to prevent moisture buildup.
Even if your roof vent looks harmless from the inside, it may be causing serious problems within your home. Normal wear happens over time, and eventually, roof vents wear out. Depending on how often and how intensely it rains in your area if you see water or frost condensation on the interior of your vent, it might be beyond repair.
Hire an Established Roofing Contractor
Call Excel Home Improvement in Romulus to schedule a roof inspection. We are an exterior home improvement company specializing in roofing services, siding installation, gutter systems and more.
Michigan weather is unpredictable and can be harsh doing damage to homes when you least expect it. Making sure you have a solid, functional roof, as well as siding and gutters will help keep your home and family safe and save you money for the long term.