In Tiverton, with Sakonnet views, farms and wooded roads, roofs see coastal wind, salt air, snow and humid summers. Roof ventilation helps your attic handle those conditions without trapping heat and moisture.

Proper ventilation lets outside air move in at the soffits and out at the ridge. That airflow helps:

• Keep attic temperatures from getting extreme in summer.
• Reduce moisture and condensation that can lead to mold and wood damage.
• Limit ice dams along the roof edges in winter.
• Protect shingles and decking from early aging.

Warning signs in Tiverton homes include very hot attics in warm weather, musty smells upstairs, rusty nails or hardware in the attic and frost or dark staining on the underside of the roof deck during winter.

A coastal system usually includes:

• Intake vents at the soffits that bring cooler outside air into the attic.
• Exhaust vents at the ridge or high on the roof that let hot, moist air escape.

When we replace a roof in Tiverton, we check ventilation along with shingles, flashing and decking. If intake or exhaust is lacking, we correct it so your new roof can perform well in this climate.

To see how ventilation fits into a complete roof system, visit our Residential Roofing page. If you are planning a replacement, our Instant Roof Estimate tool can give you a close planning range for your Tiverton home.

If you are unsure about attic ventilation in your Tiverton home, we can help you understand what is going on and what to improve. Call 401-267-7663 or click Book Now to schedule a free roof and ventilation inspection. To see all of our local services, visit our Tiverton service area page.