When it comes to your roof, there are a number of components used to ensure everything works properly. One of these is the ridge vents. These vents run the entire length of the roof at its peak. They allow air to circulate beneath the roof, which prevents the accumulation of moisture.
Ridge vents can blend in and work well with metal or shingle roofing, which makes them virtually unnoticeable. In fact, it looks like a natural part of the peak of your roof. In fact, thanks to the low profile design of most ridge vents, they can fit under your shingles. In most cases you won’t be able to see them from the ground, especially on the roof of a multi-story home.
Ensuring Proper Air Flow
A ridge vent is designed with an air space under them. This allows airflow along the top of the building and under the roof. There are two parts of the vents, including the interior weather filter and the external baffle. The filter is used to keep insects and dust out. The baffle creates external pressure to pull air out of the home’s attic.
A multi-pitch or single ridge vent is just a rounded, one-piece unit that has to be installed over the pitches of your home’s roof. This includes a garage roof, and other parts of the building or home that has been designed with different levels. The majority of ridge vents are fabricated out of copolymer resins, or other materials that provide superior flexibility.
Ventilation systems
Your roof is responsible for protecting your home; however, ventilation is necessary to prevent issues of mildew, fungus and mold in the attic crawl space and beneath the eaves. Moist and warm air can also cause cases of wood rot, which result from fungus that grows in damp, dark spaces.
Vents and soffits beneath the eaves work with the ridge vents to ensure air continues moving. Moist and warm air can go under a roof. Because heat rises, it will be pulled out by way of the ridge vent. It may also be necessary to have a fan system installed; however, in some cases, the passive arrangement with the ridge vents is enough to keep the attic and roof dry.
With proper insulation, you can keep your attic air cold or hot and out of your home.
Professional Installation Services
If you have recently discovered that your roof may require better insulation, then it is best to call the professionals. While ridge vents can be quite beneficial, they are not something that a homeowner should try to install on their own. A roofer can make short work of the process and ensure that the ventilation in your attic provides the desired results.
