When we replaced our roof last summer, our roofer suggested ridge vents with soffit vents too—said the same thing about airflow. Honestly, I wasn't sure at first, but after reading more and seeing how well it worked through winter...seems legit. Glad to hear about that ice-and-water shield though, makes me feel better about the extra cost.
We had a similar situation with one of our properties a few years back. Initially, I was skeptical about the ridge and soffit vent combo—thought maybe it was just another upsell. But after dealing with attic moisture and ice dams for several winters, we bit the bullet and had them installed. Honestly, night and day difference. The attic stayed dry, no more moldy insulation, and the tenants noticed it was easier to heat the place too.
Curious though, did your roofer mention anything about attic insulation upgrades at the same time? Ours suggested adding some blown-in insulation while everything was opened up. We hesitated at first because of the extra expense, but looking back now, it probably saved us money in heating costs. Just wondering if that's something you're considering or if your roofer brought it up at all...
We went through something similar last year—had the ridge vents put in, and yeah, huge improvement for attic moisture. Our roofer did mention insulation upgrades too, but we decided to hold off at the time (budget was already stretched thin, you know how it goes...). Kinda wish we'd just done it though, because now we're noticing the upstairs rooms still get chilly. Might circle back to that insulation idea soon—lesson learned the hard way, I guess.
"Might circle back to that insulation idea soon—lesson learned the hard way, I guess."
Been there myself... held off on insulation upgrades initially, but once we finally bit the bullet, the difference was night and day. Definitely worth revisiting when your budget allows—your heating bills will thank you later.
Curious, did you notice a big difference in the summer months too? I've heard insulation helps a ton with AC efficiency, but haven't seen it firsthand yet. We're considering it for some units next year, but still weighing if the upfront cost balances out quickly enough. Guessing your heating savings were pretty noticeable right away?
