Ridge vents do not always provide the proper ventilation in some homes.
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Ridge vents provide constant airflow along the entire undersideof the roof to help remove heat and moisture.
The majority of roofing experts agree that ridge vents are the most effective and cost effective roof vents available.
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The effect of ridge vents for the roof depends upon the energy efficient nature of the structure.
A hot ceiling tells you that the attic is acting like a solar oven raising your cooling bills and cooking.
Your roof may have a ridge vent which is a low profile continuous roof air vent running along the peak of the roof.
This over heated air can damage roof structures and shingles as well as increase cooling costs in the home.
Attic and roof temperatures can soar as high as 160 degrees in the summer.
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Be aware that a ridge vent is only one part of properly ventilating your attic space and roof.
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Gable vents may circulate air through only a small percentage of your attic.
Without baffles blinders that prevent outside air from crossing over the vent a ridge vent may create almost no ventilation at all.
Or it may have gable vents which are louvered openings at the top of gables.
For a ridge vent to work properly it relies on passive airflow or intake air coming into the attic space via soffit or gable vents or other attic ventilation.
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This filtered vent also helps extend roof and shingle life by protecting the attic from heat and moisture damage.
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You ll be able to move air throughout the attic without the use of fans or turbines when enough space is given to this vent design.
Effective attic ventilation systems reduce damaging heat and moisture in your attic promote energy efficiency by helping to reduce the load on your air conditioner in the summer and also reduce the risk of ice dam formation on your roof.