Stop Overpaying on Your Energy Bills!
Why is Proper Ventilation Important?
Keeps your house cooler in the summer months
Prevents premature roof failure
Removes harmful moisture in the winter which could lead to mold and rot.
Prevents Ice dams
Here in Michigan many families are living with attic mold without even knowing it. Left untreated, attic mold can cause health issues including headaches, chronic fatigue, breathing disorders, even cancer. Some of the main causes of attic mold are:
Inadequate Attic Ventilation
Improper Venting of Bathroom Vents
Roof leaks
Lack of Air Sealing, allowing humid air to seep from your home into the attics.
Most homes in Michigan have less than ideal levels of insulation. As energy costs continue to rise, one of the most efficient ways to control your heating and cooling costs is to increase the insulating properties of your attic.
The Destructive Power of Ice Dams:
Roof Leaks
Water Damage
Damaged Insulation
Mold
Ice dams are usually an insulation, ventilation issue. They are formed when ambient air temperatures are below freezing, but heat from your home seeps into the attic, warming up roof boards prematurely, melting the snow. The melted snow flows down to the overhang where it freezes and builds up, creating an ice dam. Water builds up behind these dams creating the conditions for a substantial roof leak!
Animal Intrusions are when unwanted guests enter our homes. Attics can be a safe haven for many pests including bats, squirrels, and racoons. Pests leave behind unhealthy urine and feces which can not only cause stinky odors, but can also lead to respiratory disorders, and carry potential parasites and diseases. Also, it’s not uncommon to find chewed electrical wiring presenting a potential fire hazard.