Forces your HVAC system to work harder, resulting in higher energy bills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSo even though your home\u2019s soffit (which plays a key role in ventilation) seems rather inconsequential to your personal comfort and energy efficiency, it\u2019s still a big deal.<\/p>\n
But That\u2019s Not Where the Problems End <\/strong><\/p>\nBelieve it or not, the ventilating ability of your soffit has even farther-ranging effects on your home.<\/p>\n
For example, improperly installed soffit can lead to the build-up of moisture in your home. That can lead to the growth of mold, which rots your home. And of course, mold spores floating throughout the air can cause illness. This also can cause costly repairs.<\/p>\n
Improperly ventilated and installed soffit can also heat the air so much that your shingles get ruined over time.<\/p>\n
So yes, even though it\u2019s quite easy to forget about your home\u2019s soffit, it plays quite a huge role in a healthy and functioning place to live, and your energy efficiency.<\/p>\n
What Do You Do? <\/strong><\/p>\nWell, professional organizations recommend your home\u2019s soffit has a \u201c1\/150\u201d ventilation area. That means the ventilation openings in your soffit should be 1\/150th of the space they actually ventilate to allow adequate air flow.<\/p>\n
A home with properly ventilated soffit can save you around $18,000 (once you factor in energy efficiency costs and damage and repairs you avoid) over 15 years.<\/p>\n
You can go online and learn how to inspect your soffit yourself. Or, you can thoroughly research contractors in your area and find one you trust to give you an honest opinion on your soffit.<\/p>\n
Remember, never go with the cheapest company. Choose a few different contractors. Get several opinions. Make sure they have at least a couple decades of experience. And research their reputation online on Google, Facebook, and the BBB to make sure it\u2019s absolutely impeccable.<\/p>\n
You might pay a little more up-front. But you\u2019ll pay less overall, and you\u2019ll have far lower stress.<\/p>\n
Good contractors know their value. And they charge it.<\/p>\n
Anyway, your home\u2019s soffit is yet another opportunity for energy-efficiency gains. And if yours isn\u2019t properly ventilating now, then you\u2019ve saved yourself some serious cash and repairs over the coming years.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Estimates currently reveal that around 70% of American homes don\u2019t meet even basic ventilation requirements.<\/p>\n