Understand the pieces and parts that make up attic ventilation so that you can better cool off the space and prevent roof damage year round.
Attic ventilation no eaves.
Adequate roof ventilation reduces cooling bills extends shingle life and prevents roof rot and ice dams in winter.
Space the holes 12 to 14 in.
Attic ventilation keeps your house cooler in summer and it prevents moisture from building up in winter and ruining your roof framing and insulation.
Roofing attic ventilation.
With the help of an assistant raise the vent up to the soffit and center it over the cutout slot.
Step 5 attach the vent to the soffit photo by merle henkenius.
Ice damming is caused by the warmer attic space melting the snow down to the cooler eaves where it freezes.
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Even without soffit venting it is important to provide an air gap at the soffit level to help keep the roof deck dry.
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Roof and attic ventsl protect your house from expensive future repairs.
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Properly vented attic space will not do that because its theoretically the same temp as it is outside.
Most effective ventilation uses a ridge and soffit continuous ventilation system but even these designs can vary from roof to roof.
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Both roof and soffit vents are easy to install in just a few hours.
If you don t know how your roof vents work or if you re unsure about your attic ventilation in general you should talk to a roof inspector about your current system and any inherent weaknesses that may be at.
For more information on ventilation and moisture control read this article i wrote on proper attic ventilation it s my position that you should have a proper ventilation system in your attic and that you should always take the time to air seal the floor of the attic.
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Use a cordless drill driver to secure the vent to the soffit with in long no.