Tips for good attic ventilation.

Attic ventilation is important because failure to create it can lead to many problems with the most serious being mold. Poor attic ventilation will lead to a moisture build up because of the differences in temperature between this area and the rest of the house; mold loves this type of environment. This can become a serious problem during the winter months. Mold can cause many health problems so it is important that you do all you can to prevent it from occurring. What follows are just a few tips to help you achieve good attic ventilation.
- A good rule of thumb is that you will need 1 square foot of attic ventilation for every one hundred and fifty square feet in your attic.
- Don’t use a variety of vents because if you have one good one it will end up turning the rest of the vents into inlets. Just try and get one effective vent.
- Make sure you do all you can to prevent moisture from reaching your attic from below. If you have a fold up ladder device, then make sure that there are no gaps around the entrance to your attic. If you have pipes coming from below then make sure that these also have no gaps around the sides.
- If you have any cold pipes going through the attic then it might be an idea to insulate these to prevent moisture building up on the outside.
- You need to make sure that there is as much air entering your attic as there is leaving it. This can be hard to get right. If you are not completely sure what you are doing then it might be wise to call in the professionals; this could save you money in the long run.
- A mechanical vent is probably the most effective way of dealing with the problem, but this will all depend on the unique environment of your attic.
- You should regularly check your attic to ensure that there is good ventilation. If there is dampness, and it isn’t from a leak, then you can be almost certain that it is from condensation and you will need to concentrate more on getting your attic ventilation right.
Dealing with attic ventilation now can save you a lot of money in the long run. It probably won’t cost too much money or effort to get it right so this is something you need to look into straight away.

About the Author:

Charles Boday is a Certified Mold Inspector and Contractor, graduate from Certified Mold Inspector & Contractors Institute. He has worked with some of the countries top scientists seeking alternative poison-free mold remediation techniques. He has testified as an expert foundation witness and is the Author of the books, The Ultra Dry Basement.