Ideally, all of your air comes in from the soffits and exits through the ridge vent. I

Each of these vents have slightly different designs themselves but can also

Given this approach, should I try to find a way to block the ridge vent so it doesn't

I apologize if I don't know the correct terms and I'm sure this has been discussed..

Aug 20, 2009 . Ridge-vents made without an exterior baffle design don't work very well. You

The attached link claims that ridge vents don't work. . I can say that when

Nov 2, 2008 . Does anyone have evidence that ridge vents either work or don't? With ridge

One other advantage to ridge vent is not very visible and therefore appealing to

Unlike their metal counterparts, plastic ridge vents don't dent, and they can be

My framers left a gap at the top for a ridge vent. I guess my roofer didn't put one

Off-ridge vents . . When they are used, ridge vents are the last part of the roof to

Baffle-less ridge vents are typically heavily screened to allow an . of undereave

I assume you meant soffit vents that run the full length of the house. But, are you

Small ridge vents in roof caps have replaced large gable vents and spinning .

Dec 17, 2008 . How to Get the Best Ridge Vent Repair or Replacement . and they end up

However, if your attic has blocked soffit vents and is not well-sealed from the rest

The roofing companies I've had out don't recommend ridge vents citing increased

You must use a baffled ridge vent to effectively ventilate with ridge vent. Wind

I've seen snow come in turtle vents, but never ridge vents. . In fact, you don't

Apr 9, 2006 . Another thing is that ridge vents don't depend on the wind to still work well.

Mixed exhaust vents: Wind turbines and ridge vent. People who know me hear

Is that still true if you ONLY have soffit vents? We don't have ridge vents and my

I have been disappointed with the two houses I've had with ridge vents. No

Another thing that we commonly find is that the cutout for the soffit vents don't .

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I don't know of any evidence to the contrary. Ridge and soffit venting provide a

If half the vent space is near the top of the roof in ridge or gable vents, that would

Don't overdrive the nails. Doing so could dimple or distort the cap shingles. ■

Oct 8, 2011 . Most of the estimators mention the option of a ridge vent installed at the top of the

Don't worry, all hot air ends up in the top of the attic. It does not matter if you have

The cold roof idea is interesting, unfortunately my roof was just replaced. I don't

On the principle that hot air rises, the accumulated heat and moisture would rise

Mar 25, 2010 . Ridge vents don't work because the cap sits too low and blocks the air. Also, in a

With Trimline Ridge Vents, it's what you don't see that makes your roof look so

Air Vent ridge vents provide 18 square inches of Net Free Area per linear foot. . .

Also, DON'T mix and match your vents. Since a variety of vents are available-

My architect says all hip ridge vents will allow water into the attic. Does anyone

5 days ago . Hint: I don't believe that ridge vents work worth a darn, and this extreme example

Trimline Ridge Vents by Trimline Building Products offer a flexible solution for

Ridge vents are very attractive, easy to install and makes all the sense in the

For much of the roof I can have plenty of soffit venting. Then there is the ridge. IT

Oct 15, 2011 . Most of the estimators mention the option of a ridge vent installed at the top of the

Like Highland said ridge vents are half of the equation. You need both adequate

Starter Vents are installed when the eaves atop at the wall and don't overhang to

Ridge vents use a passive method of heat migration, that is they don't use fans or

Sep 24, 2008 . I don't know what the ridge vent looked like right after installation, or if there is a

Some vents are necessary, but you don't want to needlessly increase the number

In our addition of 36 homes with ridge vents the common complaint is that they

Ridge Vents and Power Vents Energy Savings & Envelope Blanket of . You don'

Don't underestimate your ventilation needs. Remember that 15 roof vents or 5

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