Ridge vent

Ridge vent

A ridge vent is a type of vent installed at the peak of a sloped roof which allows warm, humid air to escape a building's attic. Ridge vents are most common on shingled residential buildings.

External links

* [http://www.greenbuilder.com/sourcebook/RadiantBarrier.html Ridge-and-Soffit Venting]
* [http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/remodeling/article/0,,HGTV_3659_1956188,00.html Ridge vents and attic fans] from HGTV
* [http://www.easy2diy.com/cm/easy/diy_ht_index.asp?page_id=35720118 Installing a ridge vent] (+video)
* [http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/roof/maintenance/reshingle/install_2/ridge_vent.htm Installing a ridge vent]
* [http://www.blocktheheat.com/ventproblems.htm Attic ventilations problems]
* [http://www.atticfoil.com/foilgraphics.htm Proper attic ventilation]


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