Ridge vent

Hi-Perf soffit and roof vents are designed to extend the life of your roof by providing the airflow your roof needs and combating negative weather effects.

Here's why: to minimize the risk of ice dams, to keep the roof sheathing dry, and to extend the lifespan of the roofing.

Metal roofs should have metal ridge vents not an asphalt roof type of ridge vent.

A ridge vent is located on the highest point of the roof, which makes it very efficient. But, do you actually need one for your home? And what does the installation entail?

At first glance any discussion about attic ventilation seems a) out of place in a roofing blog and b) sounds crazy when the major concern with attic insulation is to keep heat in the house! Let’s deal with the latter first. In the winter a well-ventilated roof actually helps to…

Exterior caulking is like interior caulking: You want neat-looking seal over cracks and gaps. But outdoor caulking deserves extra attention.

Does a roof need a ridge vent? How and where you vent your roof depends on a lot of factors, including what type of roof you have, where you live, and what existing vents you have. Read the Q&A spotlight.

An edited version of this Insight first appeared in the ASHRAE Journal. Sometimes the obvious is not so obvious. And sometimes the not so obvious becomes obvious. For example installing leaky ductwork in a vented attic is a pretty dumb idea.

Ridge vents help ensure optimum airflow and premium comfort inside your steel building. Learn more about our 9"x10' continuous metal building ridge vents.

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Intersecting roofs with multiple roof levels are often very architecturally interesting and beautiful, yet they are often difficult to properly ventilate.Met...

Roof vents, Cupola vents, Ridge vents, Turbine vents, Soffit vents and Powered vent are required for all attics to lower humidity and condensation levels

Learn the basic installation steps for installing the most popular continuous roof ridge vents: aluminum vents and shingle-over vents.

Roof Ventilation Systems: V-600® Ridge Roof Vent by Cor-A-Vent Absolutely vent metal roof!

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Basic function of a Ridge Vent.