Ridge Vents
There is a wide variety of roof vents to suit a variety of needs. For this reason, you can pick from a wide variety of possibilities. A ridge vent is currently one of the most typical forms of roof ventilation. Despite its widespread use, ridge vents are still unfamiliar to the majority of homeowners. Without understanding what it is, it's impossible to tell if it's the correct kind of vent for your roof replacement. Expression Roofing is committed to providing you with as much information as possible so that you can make an educated investment.
So, What Exactly Is a Ridge Vent? Whether you have a gable or a slanted ridge vent relies on the attic ventilation system. A ridge vent with a baffle, usually in the form of chutes, is used as part of an attic's active ventilation system. A ridge vent with no baffle and no airflow chutes is used in a passive ventilation system. While both will enable air to circulate, a ridge vent without a baffle will allow things like rain, snow, insects, and other debris to enter your attic. You should keep this in mind while deciding which vent style you want to be installed on your new roof. However, a ridge vent baffle is something we always recommend to homeowners as a preventative measure. Active, Turbine and Power Ridge Vents The air is drawn in through the intake vents and expelled through the exhaust vents in an active ventilation system. Besides baffled ridge vents, turbine vents, power vents, and solar vents are the most prevalent forms of active roof vents. Even when there is no wind, a turbine vent may move the air in your attic by creating a pulling effect through convection. Some people mistakenly believe that rain, snow, and insects can enter your home through turbine vents since these vents have slats and are open to the attic. Power vents are the low-profile, circular vents commonly seen on rooftops. When positioned near the roof's ridge, they use electricity to exhaust warm air from the attic. Your power vents should be operated with a humidistat throughout the colder months. Why Ridge Vents are Important for Ventilation Choosing a roof vent that works well with your attic's ventilation system is important, but aesthetics also matter. A ridge vent is a good choice if you don't want people on the ground to be able to view the vents. If you like the aesthetic appeal of turbine vents, by all means, use them. It makes no difference what type of roof vent you install if your attic isn't adequately aired. A lack of adequate ventilation will cause a plethora of expensive and inconvenient issues down the road. That's why everyone who owns a house should know the value of good attic ventilation. Professional Ridge and Roof Vent Installation is Vital There should be some distance between the louvered gable vents and the roof vents or ridge vents. It is common for soffit vents to become ineffective when combined with roof venting, since air flows in via the louver vents and out through the roof vents, creating a localized hot spot instead of a uniform airflow throughout the attic. When properly built, ridge vents on a roof may much outperform box vents. Because they are placed on the apex of the roof, hot air may easily exit the attic through them. If the ridge vents on your roof are placed correctly, you'll notice an improvement in ventilation and efficiency. |
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