There’s no denying that cold temperatures, snowfall and eventual ice dams are more frequent, harsh and obvious in northern climates. But that does not remove the need for balanced attic ventilation – and attic insulation – during the winter in Texas, Georgia, Florida or any “southern” climate. So the next time a homeowner dismisses the contractor’s recommendation to improve the airflow inside the attic for year-round benefits, remind them that Mother Nature isn’t picky about the zip code of a house it visits or the month on the calendar.
“I live in the South, too. And although we obviously don’t get the same amount of snow and ice as the North, we do get an occasional heavy snow and a few ice storms,” said Jake Jacobson, vice president of SF5 Construction in Little Elm, Texas.