Proper roof ventilation 101.
Roof ventilation source.
They are easy to install under the roof s overhang which is known as the soffit are generally hidden from sight and provide excellent protection from weather outdoor debris and pests while still allowing air to flow into the attic.
Different forms of high and low level ventilation are used as well apart from the soffit vents and ridge vents pictured.
These vents allow exhaust to escape.
There are two main types of roof ventilation.
Soffit vents are one of the most popular intake vent styles.
Roof ventilation this picture represents what is considered to be the best way to ventilate a roof space.
Factors such as code requirements regional climate and roof and ceiling designs all need to be considered when venting your roof.
The net free area is the total unobstructed area through which air can enter or exhaust a non powered ventilation component.
An example of how roofing can be ventilated.
Planning your ventilation system when you are planning your attic ventilation system you should have at least one square foot of net free ventilation area for every 150 feet of attic space measured at the attic floor level.
Roof ventilation at work.
The main goal of the job is to make sure there s enough air circulating under your roof.
Fairly simple stuff fresh air in old stale air out.
Roof ventilation systems are unique to every home.