Roof To Wall Ridge Vent

Valleyvent is an under plywood top of rafter vent easily installed during the construction of an addition or a new home.

Roof to wall ridge vent.

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. Step 2 measure 3 out from the wall where the smartvent will bend up on the wall. Shed roof ventilation instructions step 1. The ridge of the roof is prepared similarly for both types of ridge vent.

It is engineered to individual job requirements to ensure proper ventilation. 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. Ensure there is proper. That means you have a lower risk of mold or mildew development.

A ridge vent is an important part of a home s roofing system. Shingle up to the area that requires the smartvent roof to wall vent application. Start by cutting 1 a wide clear slot in roof deck at or near the top. This hi perf ridge vent is specifically designed to fit all your projects.

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. Apply 3 8 bead of polyurethane caulk provided in box beneath roof 2 wall vent pieces and nail down with 2. Roof ridge vents do work well when there are soffit vents or box vents that help to draw air into the attic. A properly installed ridge vent increases energy efficiency and prolongs the life of your roof.

Stop slot no less than 6 from the ends. 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. This aluminum cap is the finished product and does not require additional asphalt shingle ridge caps. 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.

A new roof is more than just shingles. The valleyvent provides adequate ventilation in the spaces to either side of the vent placement.