Ridge Vent For Low Slope Roofs

Before ridge vents became standard cupolas were used to cool houses and barns.

Ridge vent for low slope roofs.

Ventsure 4 foot strip heat moisture ridge vent with weather protector moisture barrier. Fitted with louvers or electronically controlled windows they help draw cool air in through soffits or open windows then vent warm air from the top of the building. A ridge vent is an important part of a home s roofing system. Nearing completion note the shingles installed over the vent flange.

We left the old flashing in place. Our commercial keepa roof jack vent cap is engineered to be placed on a flat or low sloped roof. Hip and ridge shingles starter shingles low slope products ice and water barrier synthetic. I have to say having a low roof slope sure makes it more comfortable to install the shingles.

But other than that a higher roof slope is much better for the shingles. Like our round back roof jack residential versions this commercial product is also used for bathroom fan and range hood fan exhaust. Ridge vents with better ventilating release moisture which decreases mold problems. Quarrix is a low profile ridge vent provides awesome ventilation and at the same time keeping out snow and rain it is designed to draw fresh air from soffit vents as well as exhausting unwanted hot air via the ridge line it is made from high density polyethylene a very durable material.

Curb mounted flanges are also an option if you want to place the roof jack on a roof curb. While you re at it copper gutters photo by jim kruger getty images. Build your roof empowers you to select each layer and component that goes into your total protection roofing system so that you get the roof you want. Installed at the peak of a sloped roof the ridge vent allows damp warm air to escape from the attic.