Are ridge vents a good idea?
The majority of roofing experts agree that ridge vents are the most effective and cost-effective roof vents available. Without baffles (blinders that prevent outside air from crossing over the vent), a ridge vent may create almost no ventilation at all.
Do ridge vents ever leak?
With proper installation and care, ridge vents should not leak. However, improper installation leads to leaky vents. When a shoddy or inexperienced contractor fails to overlap the pieces or doesn’t extend the sections enough, the vents will eventually leak.
Are ridge vents bad?
In addition to allowing air to circulate, a ridge vent on your roof prolongs the life of your roof. It also helps to moderate the overall temperature of your home, increasing your energy efficiency. For these, and other, reasons, roof ridge vents are considered an essential part of most modern roof design.
Which are better ridge vents on roof vents?
Ridge vents cover the most square footage when it comes to attic ventilation. With proper installation, they provide better passive airflow than other roof vents. Note the emphasis on the word “passive” here: Warm air rises and will leave the attic space naturally, but nothing is actively drawing it out.
Can rain get in ridge vents?
Ridge vents prevent moisture problems by letting warm air out, but wind-blown rain can enter if the vents are damaged.
Do ridge vents need to be cleaned?
Clean the vents You should clean soffit (eave) and other types of attic air intake vents at least every couple of years, if not annually. The best way to clean them is with blasts of compressed air to blow away dust, dirt and any loose insulation that may have fallen into the soffit area.
What is the best roof ventilation system?
In most cases, we recommend soffit vents for intake and a ridge vent for exhaust. For homes that cannot have a ridge vent, box vents are generally the second best option for exhaust. And for homes that cannot have soffit ventilation, you will find that fascia vents to be your second best bet.