Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home’s exterior. It protects your home from the elements, keeping you safe, dry, and comfortable no matter what’s going on outside.
But a good roof doesn’t work alone. It needs insulation and ventilation to do its job right.
At Quarve Contracting, we bring all three —roofing, insulation, and ventilation—together to make your home healthier, more comfortable, and more energy efficient.
Here’s how they all work together.
Insulation Improves Energy Efficiency
Insulation, especially roof deck insulation, is the key to an energy-efficient home.
In the winter, heat rises up from your living spaces. Roof insulation stops it from escaping, keeping your house warmer. In the summer, the sun heats your roof constantly. Roof insulation stops it from radiating right into your house.
This makes it easier for your furnace and AC to keep your house comfortable, which means you burn less energy and save money on your heating and cooling bills.
Energy efficiency isn't the only benefit. Roof deck insulation also:
- Improves comfort, especially in challenging areas like the second floor of a one-and-a-half-story home.
- Prevents condensation and resulting mold by keeping interior surfaces warmer.
- Prevents ice dams that can damage shingles, gutters, and your attic.
At Quarve Contracting, we can add a layer of insulation and ventilation channels directly to your exterior roof deck prior to adding a new asphalt or metal roof. Tackling both jobs at once is easier and often more affordable than doing them separately. Plus, it ensures that everything is working together in harmony.
Ventilation Keeps Your Home Healthy
Good ventilation is essential to the health of your home and that of the people who live inside it.
Roof and attic vents optimize air movement throughout your home. They allow hot, humid air to rise up and out of your house while fresh air flows in.
This leads to many benefits, including:
Moisture & Mold Prevention – Ventilation prevents moisture issues like humidity and condensation, reducing the risk of mold and water damage.
Improved Air Quality – Proper airflow keeps your indoor air clean, healthy, and mold-free.
Comfort – Good attic ventilation gets rid of stuffy indoor air and solves problems like upstairs rooms that overheat in the summer.
Longer-Lasting Roofing & Insulation – Ventilation protects your roof and insulation from moisture and mold, helping them last longer.
The Right Roofing Material Ties It All Together
Your roofing plays a big role, too.
At Quarve, we combine our insulation and ventilation services with durable, low-maintenance roofing systems for triple protection against heat and moisture.
Many of our roofing products feature energy-efficient technologies like reflective paint coatings that reduce heat absorption. This helps your roof stay cooler in the summer and saves you money on AC bills.
With over 40 years of experience installing roofing in the Twin Cities, we know what works best for local homes. We’ll help you choose a material that looks beautiful and improves your home’s overall health, comfort, and energy efficiency.
Need a New Roof? Do It Right with Ventilation & Insulation
When it’s time for a roof replacement, don’t just swap out shingles. Adding insulation and ventilation at the same time improves your home’s energy efficiency, health, comfort, and durability for the long haul.
At Quarve Contracting, we handle it all in one seamless project. You won’t have to manage a slew of contractors and hope that they’re coordinating things right. We’ll take care of it all with our local team of roofing and energy efficiency experts in the Twin Cities.
Ready to get started? Call 763-296-2896 to get a free estimate for your roof replacement.
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