We Replaced Greg’s Roof The Right Way, But
His HVAC Was Still Giving Him Nightmares

So, We Came Back To Help Solve The Issue

A lot of calculations go into a roof replacement in Houston. For starters, your contractor will tally how many square feet of roof need to be covered. Then, they’ll determine other crucial numbers, like how much ventilation your attic needs.

While you may not spend a lot of time in your attic, it still needs adequate airflow. Your roofer will use the most current guidelines and regulations to calculate how many and what type of vents you need.

If this is done incorrectly, you could end up with too little ventilation, leading to hot, moist air getting trapped in your attic space.

What happens then?

You get mold and mildew.

So, when Greg needed a roof replacement, he did his research and found us at 314 Roofing. With our solid reputation, he knew he could count on us to do the job correctly.

And we did, including the ventilation.

But Greg still had problems after we were done. Major problems. So, naturally, we came back to see what we could do.

We Thought It Was A Standard Job

When we met Greg, we thought we had a standard roof replacement job on our hands. We see them every day, and his project looked about as ordinary as they come.

So, we took detailed measurements of the roof to calculate the square footage for the materials and ventilation. Then, we delivered a beautiful new roof.

We left Greg thrilled with his purchase, and our team was satisfied with a job well done.

But it wasn’t long after that we heard from him – the problems he had before the roof replacement were only getting worse!

Mold And Mildew In The Master Suite

At 314 Roofing, we stand behind our work and were very concerned to hear that Greg might be having roofing troubles after our installation.

We immediately scheduled an appointment to evaluate the situation. What we found was mold and mildew in the master suite, which pointed toward roof problems.

But we knew we installed that roof by the book, and there had been no severe storms. So, we had to get to the bottom of the mystery. Since it couldn’t be the roof, we looked at the next closest space – the attic.

Not long after, we found the culprit – a leaking HVAC unit. While we calculated the ventilation appropriately for the house as per all manufacturer’s guidelines and building codes, the HVAC simply needed more to operate correctly.

It was time to get some help.

Partnering Across Trades

We’re pretty knowledgeable folks at 314 Roofing, but we’re definitely not HVAC experts. So, Greg called his repair company for an assessment.

Together, we determined that the solution was to add more ventilation to the roof. But this time, we’d add a different kind of ventilation.

Solar vents are powered by the sun, so they work year-round, especially in places like Houston that get a generous amount of sunlight. They’re designed to keep the attic space cooler, which reduces the wear and tear on the HVAC unit – exactly what Greg needed.

By making his HVAC unit work less, it wouldn’t overproduce condensation to the point that it leaked into the master bedroom.

Greg would also benefit from the reduction of attic moisture that would ensure his shingles lasted longer and the structural components of his roof would be protected from moisture damage, mold, and rot.

When you choose the team at 314 Roofing, you can always count on one thing – we’ll go beyond for you like we did for Greg.

We could have walked away on the grounds that our installation was done right, but that’s not how we operate. Instead, we chose to partner with another trade to solve this tricky problem.

If you need a roof replacement in Houston, choose a roofer who thinks outside the box to solve problems. Call 314 Roofing today for a free roof inspection.