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Attic Ventilation Inspection Checklist

Use this checkist to ensure that your attic has proper ventilation. This will help protect the attic from damage caused by excess heat in the summer. You can also use this attic inspection form to identify potential problems with the attic ventilation system.
MaintainX
09/16/2022

Attic Ventilation Inspection Checklist

Use this checkist to ensure that your attic has proper ventilation. This will help protect the attic from damage caused by excess heat in the summer. You can also use this attic inspection form to identify potential problems with the attic ventilation system.

    STYLE OF ROOF

    EXISTING EXHAUST VENTS

    SIZE & NUMBER OF INTAKE VENTS

    EXTERIOR INSPECTION

    Total Length of Horizontal Ridge:

    Total Length of Diagonal Hips:

    Signs of damage from inadequate ventilation

    Warped, buckled roof deck

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    • Heat, moisture damage to shingles; curling, cracking, fish mouthing

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Soffits; peeling paint, signs of leaking from roof

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Problems with ice dams in the winter months

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Icicles at edge of roof in winter

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Uneven snow melt on roof

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Gutter damage from ice dams

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    INTERIOR INSPECTION

    Square footage of attic:

    Blockage of intake vents (insulation, etc.)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Signs of leaks on attic ceiling

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Signs of damage from inadequate ventilation

    Moisture damage

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Rust, dirt on exposed nails

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Compacted attic insulation

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Mold, mildew in the attic

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Blackened plywood

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
Source: MaintainX (Community Member)

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