Roof To Wall Ridge Vent

The valleyvent provides adequate ventilation in the spaces to either side of the vent placement.

Roof to wall ridge vent.

You will also discover that this product can work by itself to release moisture from the house which is especially useful during the winter months. An aluminum ridge vent has a mushroom shaped profile combined with a wide flange on both sides that sits on top of the roof shingles. Shingle up to the area that requires the smartvent roof to wall vent application. Ensure there is proper.

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. Installed at the peak of a sloped roof the ridge vent allows damp warm air to escape from the attic. Start by cutting 1 a wide clear slot in roof deck at or near the top. The unique design of our hi perf ridge vent is built to withstand winds up to 130 miles per hour and it s backed by the leading ventilation and wind warranty in the industry.

Stop slot no less than 6 from the ends. Step 2 measure 3 out from the wall where the smartvent will bend up on the wall. A ridge vent is an important part of a home s roofing system. Valleyvent is an under plywood top of rafter vent easily installed during the construction of an addition or a new home.

This hi perf ridge vent is specifically designed to fit all your projects. Apply 3 8 bead of polyurethane caulk provided in box beneath roof 2 wall vent pieces and nail down with 2. Strike a chalk line at the 3. A new roof is more than just shingles.

Roof 2 wall vent does just what it says it s a ventilation package for the tough to vent detail where a pitched roof meets a vertical wall. It is engineered to individual job requirements to ensure proper ventilation. A properly installed ridge vent increases energy efficiency and prolongs the life of your roof. This aluminum cap is the finished product and does not require additional asphalt shingle ridge caps.

Roof 2 wall vent incorporates the active weather foil technology and enhanced snow screen feature of our x 5 ridge vent line to stop rain and snow at the point of entry. The ridge of the roof is prepared similarly for both types of ridge vent.