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In terms of temperature control in a home, an attic is an uncontrolled space. It experiences the most dramatic fluctuations in hot and cold weather, which creates the possibility for issues to compound unknowingly over time. As a homeowner, having proper attic ventilation by installing an attic fan brings you peace of mind. A poorly ventilated attic is the perfect environment for dangerous mold and mildew as over time, trapped heat combined with any moisture that finds its way into the recesses of your attic. We at Elite Roofing Services highly encourage our customers to consider installing either a gable-mounted or roof-mounted attic fan to aid in pushing hot air out of your attic to keep it dry and cool. Gable-Mounted Attic Fan Many homes already have a gable, which makes it quite easy to install a gable-mounted attic fan for adequate roofing and attic ventilation. This type of attic fan mounts to the gable end of a home, increasing air flow and decreasing humidity. One of the top g...

Roofs have come a long way from the times our ancestors used clay or thatched roofing. Over the years, people have created stronger and better roofing for home and commercial use. A roof is not only used as a defense against unwanted intrusion and weather, but it’s also important in enhancing aesthetic appeal and heat efficiency. Here are some of the innovative roofing technologies you may soon see on a building near you. Solar Panel Roofing Solar panel roofing uses solar shingles or photovoltaic shingles . These shingles look like your conventional roofing material such as a slate. In addition to performing the roofing function, they also produce electricity. This electricity generating solution is called building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). A silicon solar cell roofing can reach as much as 100 watts DC per shingle! Metal Roofing A metal roofing system is made of metal tiles or pieces made from copper, zinc, or steel alloys. This roofing material is known for its impermeability,...