Ridge vents are made by cutting a slot out of a length of roof sheathing, which is then covered with fibrous material and a cap. They’re typically installed on the peak of the roof because the ...
While they come in many shapes and sizes, the most popular gable end vent model forms a triangle just below the peak of the roof system. Roof ridge vents sit at the peak of a roof and run across ...
Second, the frame creates a flat and straight surface even when the shingles are badly curled or the roof ridge is bowed. Finally, the frame creates a ventilation gap that helps prevent ice dams in ...
Most homes rely on passive attic ventilation, which works on the principle that heated air naturally rises. There are two types of roof vents that create a continuous passive air exchange from the ...