Cool coat chemistry colors available in standard and most custom colors.
Off ridge roof vent installation.
To prepare roof for installation it will be necessary to determine how many and what type of vents will be needed for the project.
Complete replacement may be over 1 000 on some roofing types.
This vent offers proven performance with an unobtrusive low profile appearance.
They allow the house to breathe correctly.
Actual production colors may vary slightly from the samples on this website.
Expect the installation of a ridge vent to run about 500 on average if you re not touching the rest of the roof.
A ridge vent is designed to allow air to flow freely from the attic.
Vents evenly spaced underneath the roof provide intake.
Cement should be a 1 4 thick and extend 2 onto roof underlayment.
Internal screen protects against unwanted pests.
Off ridge vent provides effective natural air flow when used with gable and or soffit vents.
Roof ridge vents and other forms of roofing ventilation work better when.
Prepare deck opening by trimming any shingles or tiles existing nails that may interfere with ridge vent installation.
All our standard colors meet energy star requirements.
Off ridge ventilation should be installed as evenly as possible across the roof section.
Ridge vent cost per foot expect to pay 2 to 3 per foot for ridge venting not including installation they sell in 4 foot sections for 8 to 12 per section.
It is made from professional grade 26 gauge galvanized steel.
To calculate an example of exhaust and intake use 25 feet of roof ridge vent.
This gives you 450 square inches of total exhaust.
Apply roof cement to the underside back and side flanges of the ridge vent.
Self flashing flanges allow for easy installation.
Fasten the vent to the roof decking and rafters or trusses by nailing through the flange on both sides of the vent using the nails and nail spacing recommended by the manufacturer.
Bag of roofing.
The ridge vent is then covered with a metal ridge cap the purpose of the ridge vent is to create constant air flow along the horizontal ridge of your home.
Multiply it by 18 square inches the net free air per foot of ridge.
This patented 4 ft.
Install cement in compliance with manufacturer s installation guidelines.
Since exhaust and intake must be equal 450 square inches of total intake is required as well.
It features a screened external wind baffle for optimal weather protection and air flow.
The average home with a peaked roof will require 40 to 50 feet of material for a total cost of 80 to 150.
It s made from a permeable material and is placed on top of the metal roofing panels at the ridge of the roof.
Colors are an approximation.
Three styles available as detailed below.
Position the aluminum ridge vent along the reference line.
Cut out sizes are located below in table 1 1.
Estimate 10 to 15 per 5 lb.
Weathervent patented design us pat 7 044 852 external wind baffle item description size 80004 vent weather gz 26 2 black 2 60014.
It doesn t work well in warmer climates.
Off ridge vent is a uv resistant static vent suitable for installation on sloped roofs.
