Ridge vent not performing

Ed the Roofer

Which Harris Construction?

The one that just got licensed this year in February, or the window exteriors company that has been in business 2 years, but advertises since 1997?

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I've got 2 roofing jobs and 1 siding job coming up in Streamwood in the next few weeks.

Ed

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turbomangt

The window exterior company

roofingcolorado1

You want to make sure there is a clear path from the soffit vents to the ridge vents. If there is insulation blocking the passageway then that would definitely cause a problem. It also matters which type of ridge vent you used. The cobra ridge vents always seem to work well and I typically use the baffled ridge vent for strength. In the Denver Roofing scene, ridge vents are becoming more popular but still are not as popular as they are on the east coast.

Joyfully

A ridge vent is special type of shingle that runs lengthwise across your gabled or slanted roof, and allows for air to ventilate out from attics and crawlspaces.

Consider how air circulates in your home. With windows and doors closed, the air has to go somewhere. As heat rises, for example, it flows upward to your attic or crawlspace. If there is nowhere for the air to ventilate out, it becomes trapped in that space and can cause your attic to turn into a sauna. Poor ventilation also can cause moisture build-up under your roof, which in turn can damage the roof deck. Shingles might rot as a result, and you'll need a new roof before you realize it!

KEVinKYroofs

If your attic is hot
do yourself the best possible install a powervent with humidistat
for 84 lowes its the price of 2 turbines or 6 box vents and does 10 times the work and shut off when it work is complete !
now thats ventilation !

danielbyrne

Check the soffit vents. Also check to make sure they removed any existing attic vents like whirlybirds, 750s, gable vents etc. Another vent, near the ridge vent can negate the airflow from the soffit by being the source for the ridge vent's airflow. Consequently only circulating air in the top portion of the attic airspace.

It actually best to have a completely air tight roof deck as well. Running ice and water shield over the entire roof deck helps, but is costly. The next best thing to do to cut attic temps is to install a radiant barrier.

Radiant barriers are extremely effective at reducing the heat reaching your attic insulation, and they are fairly inexpensive.