Ventilation is the cheapest thing that makes a roof last here, and 1 of the 131 roofers listed in Kansas City metro 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.
Christian Brothers Roofing LLC
5.0 from 2,015 reviews
Bordner Home Improvement
4.8 from 1,932 reviews
Pro Roofers LLC
5.0 from 516 reviews
DHI Roofing Kansas City
4.8 from 648 reviews
Roofing Force
4.8 from 434 reviews
Apple Roofing
4.7 from 488 reviews
Easton Roofing
4.8 from 426 reviews
Century Roofing
4.8 from 402 reviews
Bill West Roofing
4.9 from 318 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.