Ridge Vent:
– Owens Corning Roofing’s Ventilation Calculator provides information on ridge vents.
– A ridge vent is an architectural element related to roofs.
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Roofing:
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A ridge vent is a type of vent installed at the peak of a sloped roof which allows warm, humid air to escape a building's attic. Ridge vents are most common on shingled residential buildings.
Ridge vents are also used in industrial warehouses to help release the hot air and help circulate comfortable air inside the building .
For ridge venting to be effective, soffit vents must be present, especially on residential applications. Most shingle manufacturers have ventilation calculators to help you calculate the right amount of ventilation to add to a home.
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Ridge vent:
A ridge vent is a type of ventilation system installed at the peak of a sloped roof to allow warm, moist air to escape from the attic space. It consists of a vented material that runs along the ridge of the roof, allowing for continuous airflow and helping to regulate the temperature and moisture levels in the attic. Ridge vents are commonly used to improve the overall ventilation and energy efficiency of a building.