Why Do I Need a Gable Vent?

The purpose of an octagon gable vent is to improve your home’s ventilation system. They are typically placed near the peak of your roof on the gable ends of your house.
It is essential that your house’s attic has a ventilation system to get rid of the heat and humidity in the attic during the summertime. If you have no way of venting out this air, it will counterbalance the air condition system, which may cause structural damage to your house. Heat in the attic will also drastically shorten the life of your roof shingles, which could cause your roof to leak, creating water damage in your home. If you have valuables stored in the attic, they may become damaged by the heat stored up in the attic.
Gable vents are important in the winter as well. During these months, stagnant, moist air will build up in the attic. If this air is not vented out, condensation may form in the attic. This condensation will allow mildew and mold to grow in the attic. These growths can cause health problems for you and your family, and are extremely difficult and expensive to remove.
Not only do gable vents look attractive and add charm to your home, they serve the very practical and necessary purpose of ventilating your attic.