What is a ridge vent?
A ridge vent is a type of vent installed at the peak of a sloped roof which allows warm, humid air to escape a building's attic. Ridge vents are most common on shingled residential buildings.
What does a ridge vent do?
Once installed on the ridge, the ridge vent is then covered with shingles, and then the vents are inconspicuous. The main purpose of a roof ridge vent is to optimize airflow under the roof.
If a house has a ventilation system that provides the right amount of airflow, it is more efficiently cooled and protected from moisture & humidity. Roof ridge vents supply airflow under the roof enabling the attic space to be sufficiently ventilated.
Ridge Vent Benefits:
-Provides evenly distributed ventilation along the entire underside of the roof.
-Allows outside air to flow naturally upward and out of attic.
-Promotes a cooler, drier attic.
-Helps prevent moisture from becoming trapped in insulation, structural wood, shingles and roof deck.
-Helps prevent rotting, mildew, drywall damage, peeling paint and warped siding.
-Slim design with visual appeal compared to standard roof turbines.
-Provides a higher volume of airflow per square foot of attic area than any other fixed-vent system.
-Maximizes airflow across the entire underside of roof sheathing.
Call Paul Bange Roofing at 954-981-7663 (ROOF) to schedule an appointment to see if you would benefit from having ridge vents installed.
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