Proper ventilation at the roof is important to a complete attic ventilation system as well as to the structural integrity of the roof.
Passive roof ventilation.
Continuous or individual soffits.
There are two basic categories of roof vents including passive and powered.
Soffit vents are one of the most popular intake vent styles.
Achieving calculated continuous and unimpeded airflow through the roof cavity is relatively straight forward.
In winter you need to dump that hot air before it condenses which can lead to rot and mold.
A roofing contractor can install four different kinds of roof vents that all fall into one of the two categories.
Whilst it is possible to retrofit passive ventilation solutions to existing buildings it is highly recommended to incorporate passive ventilation during the design phase of any new building project.
Active ventilation 14 in.
Roof vents enhance the overall comfort of the house by providing escape hatches for hot stale moist air which can reach temperatures of 150 degrees in summer.
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Hot air exhaust vents located at the peak of the roof allow hot air to escape.
Passive roof vents encourage natural air flow and work without the aid of motorized fans.
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Master flow 16 in.