The flow of fresh air across roof shingles draws hot, moist attic air out through a ridge vent and pulls fresh air into the attic through soffit vents. This roof ventilation is important because ...

We are shopping for a new roof for our house and have sought bids from various roofing companies. We want to get it done this summer. Most of the estimators mention the option of a ridge vent ...

Q. What are the pros and cons of a roof ridge vs. side vents on a home? I have a condo which has side vents at the top of the condo’s two side peaks and there are small vents under the outside ...

and the smoke incense just collects at the ridge and doesn’t go out the vents. When the roofing material gets hot, it transfers the heat to the roof wood sheathing and framing. The roofing and ...

A: A ridge vent is installed at a slit opening the roofer cuts along the peak of the roof. A corrugated plastic vent is then installed to cover the slit opening and shingles are applied to cover ...