Roof Ventilation Can Help Reduce Mould in Your Home

With La Niña in full swing, we are experiencing higher rainfall levels and more humid conditions. As a result, we are also seeing an increase in mould growth in homes across the country. Mould is a type of fungi that can grow indoors or outdoors and thrives in moist, humid environments. It can cause respiratory problems, skin irritation and other health problems.

One way to help reduce the growth of mould in your home is to ensure that your roof is properly ventilated. Roof ventilation helps to circulate air and remove moisture from the roof, which can help to prevent mould growth.

Without roof ventilation, the warm air from your home will rise and collect in the roof cavity. This can create a moist environment that is perfect for mould to grow.

We prefer to use ventilation that relies on ‘natural’ elements such as wind and sun to help circulate air through the roof. These include;

Wind-driven Whirlybirds – They use the wind to spin a turbine, which in turn powers a fan that helps to circulate air through the roof.|
Solar-powered ventilators – these use solar panels to power a fan and help to circulate air through the roof.

Installing a roof ventilation system is a great way to help reduce the growth of mould in your home and as a bonus, helps to improve the energy efficiency of your home.

At Signature Roofing and Guttering, our team of experienced and certified roofing experts can help you choose the right roof ventilation system for your home.