Roof Ventilation Pyramid

Roof turbine vents typically are round and bulbous with open slats.

Roof ventilation pyramid.

Follow photos 9 13 for installation tips. They let moisture and hot air exit the attic but they aren t nearly as effective as other types of roof vents and homes generally need to have several of these units for the best results. Our specialists also train frequently on the latest skylight guttering and ventilation methods to be sure every aspect of the roofing system provides the protection it is designed for. These vents are static vents that are placed over holes in the roof close to the roof ridge.

Look for galvanized steel vents available at roofing supply stores and some home centers. You should be happy with your new roof and we ll work hard to make it happen. They sit on top of your roof and spin in the wind currents pulling air up from the garage. Consult a roofing supply store for special installation instructions if you have a metal slate cedar or tile roof.

It is compatible with 3 or 4 ductwork and includes a 3 to 4 adapter for convenience. The attic space contains no mechanicals and is not used for storage. Rectangular metal roof vents work best on hip or pyramid roofs that have a short ridge line. The ridge is about 40 feet long and there is currently a ridge vent but no other roof vents no soffit vents and no gable vents.

Decades of experience go in to every pyramid roof and we don t take shortcuts. Floor area is 1200 sq ft. Unlike box vents which are square off ridge vents are usually much longer and thinner. This cap features both a back draft damper and bird screen preventing outside air from entering the home and birds and small pests from entering duct work.

Optimum roof ventilation design. Otherwise the exiting air at the ridge will usually pull its makeup air from the closer gable end vents and not from the soffit or eaves vents.