The primary purpose of ridge vents is to aid in the ventilation of your attic space. Having proper ventilation in your attic can prevent moisture buildup that leads to mold. It can also help to regulate the temperature in the attic which can save in energy. These vents, while easily overlooked, can save you thousands by having them professionally and properly installed.
What is a ridge vent?
A ridge vent is a type of vent that aids in the ventilation of your attic. It is bent over the roof’s ridge and covered with a ridge cap shingle. When having them installed, your roofing company can get the ridge caps in a matching color to the shingles you are having installed. This will give your roof a nice uniform look.
How to tell if you have ridge vents installed
When looking at your roof, the ridge vent will be on the peak of the roof. When looking for a ridge vent, know that it will look different from the other shingles on your roof. The vent itself is different than the other shingles because it is thicker and has small vents underneath the ridge cap shingle. If you do not notice any difference at the peak of your roof, you may not have a ridge vent installed. To fully determine if you have them, you can have a roof inspector come out and when they do their report for you, you can ask about your ventilation system.
If you already have another type of ventilation system, it is possible to switch over to a ridge ventilation system. When you have one of 9Hammers’ sales managers out to inspect your roof, you can ask about switching over to a ridge vent system. Our managers can explain all of the specifics involved with that as well as costs involved as well.