Ridge vents help release hot air in summer and keep attic spaces cold in winter. They’re a worthwhile investment for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency, especially those installing ...

Your roof vent should be located near the ridge cap at the peak of your roof while remaining accessible from the attic space. Use a pencil or chalk to mark the size of the vent on your roof.

Located along the ridge are hydrothermal vents, or openings in the seafloor where seawater and hot magma from beneath Earth’s crust come together to create a type of underwater hot spring.