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Proper roof ventilation is critical to the health of your house and it's occupants. Many homeowners don't realize the critical role ventilation plays in protecting their roof from damage, keeping the house free of mold and protecting the overall investment they have made in their home.

 Ridge Vents : Trimline Building Products Ridge Vents Offer an Eco-Friendly Way to Solve Ventilation Problems

The Importance Of Ventilation

 Your home's roof is under constant bombardment from the outside elements. In addition to outside stresses, air from inside the house rises into the attic space, collecting under the roof. In improperly ventilated homes this air can cause damage to the roof and attic structure, pose a health risk, lead to higher utility costs, and even shorten the life span of your roof. In warm climates hot moist air causes wood to rot, mildew buildup, and damages items stored in the attic. Also, air conditioners must work much harder to cool your home if hot air is trapped in the attic. In colder climates frost forms inside the attic, which melts, leading to considerable water damage in the attic and ceilings below.

The Ridge Vent Advantage

House ventilation technology has advanced dramatically over the last few decades, culminating with the development of ridge vents. Instead of using many single vents, a ride vent runs the entire length of your roof, providing even and reliable ventilation. Traditional roof vents are also unattractive, failure and leak prone, and must be expertly placed to provide proper ventilation. Read More about why choosing a Ridge Vent Solution makes sense >>

Being a homeowner can be overwhelming at times. Maintaining a home takes commitment, skill, money and time. Let’s face it - who has an abundance of that? In today’s busy world, we’re constantly looking for new ways to save time & money. Green roofing is also an emerging trend in the roofing industry. Increasingly more people are looking for products that are environmentally conscious and sustainable.

One of the most important parts of maintaining the exterior of your home involves maintaining your roof. In the past, there weren’t the vast number roofing options there are today. Composite roofing is a great option for individuals who want the authentic tile or slate look without the hassle of installing or maintaining it.

1. Composite roofing tile is so lightweight that it is not necessary to reinforce a roof like you would need to do with traditional slate or concrete/clay tile. Removing this step speeds up installation time. Composite roofing tiles looks like authentic clay and slate roof tiles but aren’t as heavy and difficult to work with.

2. Not interested in replacing your roof so often? Composite roofing is a long-lasting alternative. Most high-quality composite roofing products offer a long warranty too. Distinction Tile and Distinction Slate both by Trimline Building Products offers a 50-year warranty.

3. Green roofing is a way to "go green". Composite roofing is more durable than traditional clay or slate roofing products. There is less breakage and waste than traditional roof tiles. Composite roofing products are made from High Density Polyethylene. Composite roofing products are 100% recyclable at the end of its life.

4. Composite roofing products perform well under high UV light and low temperatures. Composite roofing materials can withstand a wide range of weather from sub-zero temperatures to relentless heat and sun exposure. This makes it a viable alternative for intense climates.

5. Similar to traditional clay roofing tiles, composite roofing is available in a variety of colors. Find out how different color combinations look by using the Trimline Building Product’s Interactive Roof Designer.

Today’s homeowner has more choices than ever. Choosing wisely will save you time and money in the long run. For more information on composite roofing visit Trimline Building Products.