There are many benefits to ventilating your Fayetteville-area home. Proper ventilation allows better circulation of your indoor air, leading to better air quality. However, there are a lot of myths out there about ventilating your home. Make sure you don’t fall for the following ventilation myths, as they may actually do more harm than good.
This is certainly not true. Improper ventilation of your attic could lead to problems with moisture during the colder, winter months. It can also lead to decreased energy efficiency during the warmer, summer months. Having too many vents in your attic merely makes your home more vulnerable to the elements, such as leaks and blowouts, especially during North Carolina’s yearly hurricane season. Contact a professional service that is familiar with the local climate. They will be able to tell you the exact amount of ventilation that is needed in your attic.
Because heat rises, many individuals think that having roof vents will lead to heat rising right on out of their homes, leading to higher energy costs. If you are losing heat, it is most likely due to a lack of proper insulation. Inadequate insulation allows heat and moisture to rise from your living space into the attic. This can even lead to moisture buildup, which can cause damage to the structure of your attic.
Just because you have roof vents does not mean you are getting proper ventilation. There are some roof vents that you want to avoid, such as:
Call a professional service to get the facts straight and avoid these myths when ventilating your home. Contact Blanton’s Heating & A/C for the best customer service in the Fayetteville area.
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