Off Ridge Roof Vent Installation

Several ridge vent installation tips are given in this video.

Off ridge roof vent installation.

For a ridge vent to work properly it must have adequate intake of fresh cool. Off ridge ventilation should be installed as evenly as possible across the roof section. Vent should always be installed in combination with a balanced soffit vent system vent should be installed on one side of the ridge of an open attic. Cut out sizes are located below in table 1 1.

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. Three styles available as detailed below. Remove any nails that interfere with installing the vent. With a circular saw cut opening in the roof sheathing.

Follow these steps to remove cap shingles. Do not cut into rafters or trusses. If adding vent to existing roof remove tiles in that area that the vent is to be located. The roof vent should be installed a minimum of 6 off the peak of the ridge.

Self flashing flanges allow for easy installation. Weathervent patented design us pat 7 044 852 external wind baffle. Internal screen protects against unwanted pests. Begin by removing all cap shingles along the entire.

Off ridge vent provides effective natural air flow when used with gable and or soffit vents. When installing vents on an existing shingle roof remove shingles from the sides and top of the opening.