Ventilation is the cheapest thing that makes a roof last here, and 2 of the 175 roofers listed in the Quad Cities work on it.
At a glance
- Intake at the soffit and exhaust at the ridge have to be balanced.
- Ridge vent with blocked soffits pulls air out of the house instead.
- Insulation pushed into the eaves is the most common blocked intake.
- A hot attic in summer and a frosted attic in winter are the same fault.
Highly rated roofers across the county
Ranked by rating and review count. Call two or three before you decide.
A+ Roofing and Siding Co.
4.9 from 657 reviews
Roof Drs
4.9 from 637 reviews
Sedlock Construction
5.0 from 339 reviews
Centennial Home Improvement, LLC
4.9 from 294 reviews
Burrage Roofing- Quad Cities
4.8 from 295 reviews
Shamrock Construction
4.9 from 246 reviews
Hugaert Roofing
5.0 from 215 reviews
AmeriPro Roofing
4.7 from 296 reviews
R3 Roofing & Exteriors
4.7 from 256 reviews
Common questions
How much attic ventilation do I need
The usual rule is one square foot of net free vent area for every 150 square feet of attic floor, halved when a vapor barrier is in place and the intake and exhaust are balanced.
Are attic fans a good idea
Usually not here. A powered fan can depressurize the attic and pull conditioned air out of the house. Fixing intake and exhaust is the better spend.
Can ventilation be fixed without a new roof
Soffit intake can be opened up any time. Ridge exhaust is far cheaper to add while the roof is off, so plan it with a replacement.