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Off ridge roof vent installation.
Multiply it by 18 square inches the net free air per foot of ridge.
Off ridge ventilation should be installed as evenly as possible across the roof section.
It is made from professional grade 26 gauge galvanized steel.
Weathervent patented design us pat 7 044 852 external wind baffle item description size 80004 vent weather gz 26 2 black 2 60014.
Roof ridge vents and other forms of roofing ventilation work better when.
Vents evenly spaced underneath the roof provide intake.
Expect the installation of a ridge vent to run about 500 on average if you re not touching the rest of the roof.
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Bag of roofing.
Fasten the vent to the roof decking and rafters or trusses by nailing through the flange on both sides of the vent using the nails and nail spacing recommended by the manufacturer.
Off ridge vent provides effective natural air flow when used with gable and or soffit vents.
Cool coat chemistry colors available in standard and most custom colors.
This vent offers proven performance with an unobtrusive low profile appearance.
It features a screened external wind baffle for optimal weather protection and air flow.
They allow the house to breathe correctly.
It s made from a permeable material and is placed on top of the metal roofing panels at the ridge of the roof.
The ridge vent is then covered with a metal ridge cap the purpose of the ridge vent is to create constant air flow along the horizontal ridge of your home.
Position the aluminum ridge vent along the reference line.
This patented 4 ft.
Add any connectors and end caps that came with your ridge vent system to ensure the vent is watertight.
Self flashing flanges allow for easy installation.
Three styles available as detailed below.
Cement should be a 1 4 thick and extend 2 onto roof underlayment.
Install cement in compliance with manufacturer s installation guidelines.
Since exhaust and intake must be equal 450 square inches of total intake is required as well.
You will also need connector plugs and straps at 5 to 6 each to adjoin pieces.
It doesn t work well in warmer climates.
The roof vent should be installed a minimum of 6 off the peak of the ridge.
Apply roof cement to the underside back and side flanges of the ridge vent.
Internal screen protects against unwanted pests.
To calculate an example of exhaust and intake use 25 feet of roof ridge vent.
Cut out sizes are located below in table 1 1.
The average home with a peaked roof will require 40 to 50 feet of material for a total cost of 80 to 150.
Estimate 10 to 15 per 5 lb.
Off ridge vent is a uv resistant static vent suitable for installation on sloped roofs.
To prepare roof for installation it will be necessary to determine how many and what type of vents will be needed for the project.
This gives you 450 square inches of total exhaust.
A ridge vent is designed to allow air to flow freely from the attic.
Complete replacement may be over 1 000 on some roofing types.
