Oftentimes, homeowners and business owners who own what might be called a good quality roof are shocked to find that the structure, which should have lasted at least 4-5 decades – such as it is the case for most metal roofing systems – already needs to be replaced within the first 10 years.
Now, this isn’t always common, but one thing that can definitely lead to it is a problem with ventilation or insulation.
The ventilation of your roof is necessary because of temperature differences inside your roof, which can cause condensation. As you might know, sloped roofs have a lot of individual parts and a lot of space between them, which can hold pockets of air of widely differing temperatures. In areas where temperatures and humidity conditions fluctuate more, as well as in periods when weather changes intensify, condensation levels can rise even more, leading to moisture developing mold and rot.
This process is further intensified if your insulation is not properly adapted to the type of material your roof uses, the size of the roof and the specific temperature and climate conditions associated to the area you live in.
So, before disregarding the importance of insulation and ventilation, consider asking knowledgeable Denver roofing companies to check them regularly in order to prevent any issues from even starting. Failing to do so can lead to highly expensive repairs or even to the need to replace your roof entirely.