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When choosing your new roof, trying to save a little amount of money can cost you a lot later on! Especially when you cut down your budget for the material and select the cheapest price. It is essential to understand that selecting the low-cost version of items like the underlayment or sealant may save you some money in real time, but in the end it will surely cost you a bigger amount for the entire roof repair might be facing. IKO offers different types of high quality accessories suitable for a wide range of roof types.

Your new roof might fail immediately if it doesn’t have proper ventilation. By having balanced intake and exhaust openings on your attic space you keep your roof healthy and you make sure it is never too cold or too warm. Furthermore, installing some healthy attic ventilation will prevent your roof from forming annoying ice dams after heavy snowfall. But also during the summer season installing proper ventilation keeps your roof in good condition. It helps avoiding a build up of the heat and moisture in your attic space. So make sure your roofer addresses ventilation in your home and inspects the attic space!

So even if you have the most flawless, strongest roof shingle the roofing job still needs to be handled with care. If the job is not done correctly, your roof can fail. A properly installed roof takes time and money. It’s a big investment in your home and family, but it is an investment that has to be made. Therefore choosing a trained roofer or contractor is a very important thing.

Tip: Understanding the reasons why a new roof can fail will help you hire a skilled and reliable roofer who will leave you confident in the durability of your new roof!

A second advantage is using natural light in your rooms and lowering the bills for electricity. Installing a vented skylight solves the problem of insufficient ventilation and lets the air move more freely and naturally, creating a fresher home aroma.  The ideal place to install a skylight is a kitchen, bathroom or bedroom. This ventilation advantage also means saving electricity, as there is no need for you to use a kitchen or a bathroom fan.

Privacy can be another advantage as well. Often houses are located side by side and opening a window opposite to another window is not always convenient. Roof windows can bring natural light to your bathroom or bedroom, without sacrificing your privacy. 

Types of skylights and roof windows

There are three basic types of skylights: fixed skylights, venting skylights, and tubular skylights (light tubes). A fourth variety, roof windows, is a type of venting skylight used where circumstances make it practical. Roof windows are bigger with the same orientation as the surrounding roof. They are typically used on roofs where the roof slope is more vertical.