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.
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A ridge vent is an important part of a home s roofing system.
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.
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It also works better because it creates a vacuum.
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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Hot air exhaust vents located at the peak of the roof allow hot air to escape.
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.
Installed at the peak of a sloped roof the ridge vent allows damp warm air to escape from 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.
If you already have peak vents also known as ridge vents you may only need to install soffit vents to adequately ventilate your attic.
To find out you need a few measurements.
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Intake vents located at the lowest part of the roof under the eaves allow cool air to enter the attic.
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20 foot rolls 12 rolls per pallet ridgevent 20 low profile shingle over vents your attic building.
A properly installed ridge vent increases energy efficiency and prolongs the life of your roof.