Winterize Roof Turbines

And in fact just so you know those spinning roof vents are probably not the best way to vent your roof.

Winterize roof turbines.

During summer months turbines eliminate hot. All of these vents serve the purpose of creating air circulation which is vital to keep your attic and roof from being damaged in the winter. Roof turbines remove attic moisture and reduce the risk of costly roof damage. A roof fall is very dangerous.

Somebody told me well you ll save money in the winter if you cover your turbines up tom. By covering the turbine in winter this effect is lost and moisture can quickly build up in the attic causing structural damage and increasing the chances of mold and mildew. Well now you know. Continuous soffit vent and a ridge vent beats a turbine vent any day.

If the air temperature in your attic space is very warm while it is cold outdoors i maintain that you might have inadequate insulation and or you are up in your attic on a bright sunny day where the radiant energy of the sun is heating the attic space. But suck warmth from your rooms in winter. Cuts turbine winter heat loss by 80. Roof turbines are great in summer.

Why do you need roof turbines. Never cover turbine with a bag. Roof turbines not only work to remove hot air from summer attics they also provide ventilation to reduce moisture. There are many types of vents that you may have on your roof including turbine soffit rafter and metal pot vents but you should not cover any of these roof vents during the winter.

Without proper ventilation the extra moisture in the heated air will cause wood rot mildew mold and exterior problems like ice dams.