Attic Aire Ridge Vent

For a ridge vent to work properly it relies on passive airflow or intake air coming into the attic space via soffit or gable vents or other attic ventilation.

Attic aire ridge vent.

The filtered shingle over ridge vents external baffle pulls air out of the attic as well as deflects rain and snow away from it. This over heated air can damage roof structures and shingles as well as increase cooling costs in the home. Gable vents may circulate air through only a small percentage of your attic. Ridge vents do not always provide the proper ventilation in some homes.

The effect of ridge vents for the roof depends upon the energy efficient nature of the structure. Shipping add to cart. Taking advantage of this natural process referred to as passive ventilation is the most common way to vent an attic. This filtered vent also helps extend roof and shingle life by protecting the attic from heat and moisture damage.

See the benefits of attic ventilation a new roof is more than just shingles. Effective attic ventilation systems reduce damaging heat and moisture in your attic promote energy efficiency by helping to reduce the load on your air conditioner in the summer and also reduce the risk of ice dam formation on your roof. Ridge vent in black with nails sold in carton of 10 4 ft. Your roof may have a ridge vent which is a low profile continuous roof air vent running along the peak of the roof.

A hot ceiling tells you that the attic is acting like a solar oven raising your cooling bills and cooking. Hot air exhaust vents located at the peak of the roof allow hot air to escape. List of the cons of roof ridge vents. Air vent shinglevent ii 1 4 in.

Or it may have gable vents which are louvered openings at the top of gables. Click to add item air vent attic aire 14 x 20 filtered shingle over ridge vent with nails to the compare list. Touch your ceiling on a warm sunny day. Ridge vents provide constant airflow along the entire undersideof the roof to help remove heat and moisture.

You ll be able to move air throughout the attic without the use of fans or turbines when enough space is given to this vent design. The majority of roofing experts agree that ridge vents are the most effective and cost effective roof vents available. Add to list click to add item owens corning ventsure 11 1 4 x 20 shingle over ridge vent with coil roof.