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Attic Ventilation
Ventilation is crucial to the life and effectiveness of every roofing system. Vapors and condensation can cripple R-values and encourage hidden decay in the building structure. Lon Smith’s A1 Certified personnel will create a system that performs where you see it, and where you can’t.
It is estimated that 9 out of 10 homes in North America do not have proper attic ventilation. Why? Because most people are unaware that attic ventilation can impact the longevity of their entire home!
For example, in the summer, an improperly ventilated attic can cause heat to build in excess of 160°F. This superheated air eventually penetrates the ceiling insulation into the living area below.
Types of damage that can result include:
- Premature aging of your roofing system (“fried” shingles)
- Warping, cracking, or breaking down of wood framing
- Damage to siding, exterior or interior paint, and wallpaper
- Higher energy costs
A properly ventilated attic can help reduce the load on your air conditioner by moving the superheated air out of your attic before it builds up and causes damage. In the winter, various household appliances, bathtubs, showers, and cooking vapors can contribute to excess moisture build-up. Improperly ventilated attics will allow this moisture to collect and cling to the underside of the roof. There, it will condense and fall, soaking the attic insulation and reducing its efficiency
Additional structural damage can include:
- Roof deck warping and rotting of the wood frame
- Mildew growth
- Buckling of shingles and felt
Proper Attic Ventilation
Proper attic ventilation systems allow a continuous flow of outside air through the attic (see illustration at right), protecting the efficiency of the insulation and helping to lower temperatures in the living space.
It consists of a balance between air intake (at your eaves or soffits) and air exhaust (at or near your roof ridge).
The FHA (Federal Housing Administration) recommends a minimum of at least 1 square foot of attic ventilation (both intake and exhaust) for every 300 square feet of attic space. For example, if your attic is 900 square feet, you need a total of 3 square feet of ventilation. This amount is generally divided equally between intake and exhaust ventilation (i.e., 11/2 feet of each), to insure proper air flow through the attic.
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Your entire group did quality work. The roofing crew was well organized, fast, and did an excellent clean up.
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Weatherford Texas
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Carrolton Texas
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Thank you for the very professional service. Chris & Shane made the pricess easy & painless. Crew of workers were so considerate and cleaned up - spotless!
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Corsicana, TX
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Mesquite Texas
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We very much appreciated how each person we were in contact with helped to get our new roof in a very quick and professional manner. Thank You
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Dallas Texas
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Dear Lon Smith Roofing,
I wanted to tell you how impressed my wife and I were with Trey Bailey when he responded to my call regarding a residential roofing job we needed done. Lon Smith did an incredible job on the roof and I was very impressed with Trey. After my wife and I met with him the first time, we agreed we were not going to get other bids. We both agreed we wanted Lon Smith Roofing to re-roof our home. Trey was very knowledgeable and personable, and he provided detailed easy to understand answers to our questions. We were very impressed and wanted to make sure this was communicated to the company on his behalf.
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Lee B
Bedford
March 25, 2010
Lon Smith Roofing
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904 East Waggonman
Fort Worth, TX 76110
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Fort Worth Texas
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