To take full advantage of this effect a roofer will generally install intake roof vents for houses lower on the roof closer to the eaves while placing exhaust vents higher near the peak to let the cold air push the hot air out more easily.
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Installed at the peak of a sloped roof the ridge vent allows damp warm air to escape from the attic.
If you already have peak vents also known as ridge vents you may only need to install soffit vents to adequately ventilate your attic.
It also works better because it creates a vacuum.
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Continuous ridge vents are more effective because they are installed at the peak of a roof s ridge allowing for warm air to escape from the attic.
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A ridge vent is an important part of a home s roofing system.
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Intake vents located at the lowest part of the roof under the eaves allow cool air to enter the attic.
It has the ability to work with vaulted ceilings and you only need one of them to get the job done for ventilation as compared to multiple box vents.
When installed as part of a properly balanced when installed as part of a properly balanced attic ventilation system gaf cobra exhaust vent is a shingle over exhaust vent installed at the roof ridge that helps exhaust excess heat and moisture from your attic.
It comes on an easy to install flexible mesh roll and is hand nailable with no complicated fitting wrapping nail gun adapters connectors or end plugs needed.
This low profile shingle over vent installs at the peak of the roof allowing exhaust ventilation along the entire ridge end to end.
Hot air exhaust vents located at the peak of the roof allow hot air to escape.
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A properly installed ridge vent increases energy efficiency and prolongs the life of your roof.
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