Attic Ventilation

The right ventilation systems can help make homes more energy-efficient and comfortable. Builders Installed Products Albany strives to provide the best ventilation solutions in all our insulation projects. Contact us today to learn more about our ventilation services and systems!

Airflow & the Importance of Ventilation

Ventilation is an important part of your attic and roof. Without a proper ventilation system, a whole host of problems can arise, from wood frame cracking and warping to shingle damage. Essentially, airflow goes from low to high in a roof, and it needs to go out the top rather than accumulating on the underside. Ventilation is needed for this. Many older homes, built between 1950 – 1970 don’t have ventilation. This is where we can help.

Attic ventilation (attic fans and vents) helps ensure proper airflow so that moisture from daily activities, such as cooking, showering and washing dishes and clothes, doesn’t accumulate in the attic and damage the underside of the roof.

A proper attic ventilation consists of intake and exhaust—air must come in and also escape. The U.S. Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recommends a minimum of at least 1 square foot of both intake and exhaust ventilation for every 300 square feet of attic space. Ventilation is typically provided at:

• Soffits
• Roof ridges
• Knee walls and/or vertical walls

Attic Ventilation Installation in Albany, NY

Ideally, an attic should be both insulated and ventilated—and the attic specialists at Builders Installed Products can provide this for your residential new construction job. We’ve worked with builders on many new home projects to provide correct attic ventilation and insulation. Contact us to learn more about our services!