Hello World! Welcome Friends! A well-ventilated attic will eliminate the risks of dampness, mold, and mildew in this part of the house. The problem, however, is that many homes nationwide struggle with some attic issues. Most attics have poor air quality, water damage, and dust and debris buildup. Although data suggests that most homes receive 0.35 air changes per hour, not much can be said about their attics. Here are some pointers if you want to improve ventilation in your attic.
1. Insert Roof Vents
Different types of vents can be installed in your home’s attic. However, the most common types are roof vents. They are usually situated on the uppermost part of the roof to enhance airflow in the attic. Vents at the roof’s peak also play a strategic role when expelling warm air is concerned. Research has shown that warm air rises; therefore, a roof vent’s position creates the ideal environment to get rid of the moist and high-temperature air in the attic.
You also want to avoid condensation in this space, and the roof vents can effectively help with that problem. Homes with roof vents installed are reported to enjoy all-year-round dry attics with improved air quality. While these machines play a crucial role in attic ventilation, ensuring adequate insulation in this part of your house would also be best. Insulation enhances how roof vents function all year.
2. Clear the Junk in the Attic
A 2019 survey of homes revealed that 7 in 10 attics had junk stored there. Most of the items are childhood photos and other memorabilia spanning at least two generations. The survey also indicated that several households use attics as storage spaces when the basement no longer has room to accommodate more. So the heavily-packed attic almost has no room to allow free airflow. That causes the stale smell that most attics tend to have.
Dirt, dust, and debris fill up the entire space; in some cases, the musky smell trickles to rooms underneath the attic. A place like this increases the risk of respiratory issues among all ages. However, young children and people with preexisting allergy issues may be most at risk. It would help to clear the junk in your attic by going through them. When that is complete, reliable companies like Evergreen Junk Removal can relieve you of the pressure of moving the items you don’t need.
3. Attend to Any Roofing Damage
The attic is the closest part of the house to the roof. It explains why any damage to the roof almost always has a direct impact on the attic. Extensive roofing damage compromises ventilation in your attic. For example, when water begins to find its way through the roof into the attic, you will have mold and mildew problems. These are fungi that thrive in the presence of moisture and warm air.
They affect your attic ventilation by saturating the space with microscopic breakaways from these fungi called spores that float in confined spaces. When in excess, these spores can float from the attic into the living areas below. At that stage, your entire home’s ventilation may be compromised. Thankfully, resolving the roofing issue and treating mold and mildew can turn things around for the better.
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