Roof vents

In this post, the types of roof vents are featured. It includes both exhaust and intake vents for a more versatile choice. If you are looking for roof vents for your home, read on.

Does a roof need a ridge vent? How and where you vent your roof depends on a lot of factors, including what type of roof you have, where you live, and what existing vents you have. Read the Q&A spotlight.

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Here's why: to minimize the risk of ice dams, to keep the roof sheathing dry, and to extend the lifespan of the roofing.

Understand when to vent your roof and when not to, and how to execute each approach successfully. Reprinted with permission from Fine Homebuilding, Aug/Sept 2011, pages 68-72.

Architectural Metal Products including metal roofing, wall panels, exposed fastener panels, metal tiles, perforated metal, soffit panels, fascia systems

Metal roofs should have metal ridge vents not an asphalt roof type of ridge vent.

Building scientist Joseph Lstiburek explains when to vent your roof, when not to, and how to execute each common roof-venting approach successfully.

Installing ventilation in your roof space or attic can help prevent lots of problems. Here is our guide on the different types of roof vents.

Learn how to install a kitchen hood roof vent with this step-by-step guide.