There are a number of factors to consider when deciding if ridge vents or roof vents are better for your home. Ridge vents are typically more expensive than roof vents, but they offer a number of advantages. Ridge vents are less likely to leak than roof vents, and they provide better ventilation for your attic. If your home is prone to high winds, ridge vents may be the better option to prevent wind damage to your roof.
A roof can have too much ventilation if there are more openings for air to enter and exit the attic than there are vents to equalize the air pressure. This can cause the temperature in the attic to be higher than it is outside, which can cause the shingles to warp and the roof to leak.
It's important to keep your roof vents clear of debris, but sometimes they can become clogged. If you notice that your vents are no longer working properly, you may need to clean them out. Depending on the type of vent, you may be able to do this yourself. Otherwise, you'll need to hire a professional.
It's not uncommon for roof vents to leak. If your home has a gable or hip roof, you may have vents that are installed along the ridge line. These vents are known as ridge vents and are one of the most common types of roof vents. If these vents are not properly installed or maintained, they can develop leaks.
4.9/5
No digging required! Low-profile design can be hidden by covering with mulch, straw, or other landscape cover for an unobtrusive look
Made from durable resin to withstand the outdoor elements
Designed to be used with the Amerimax Stealth Flow(R) Low Profile Downspout Extension Kit (Model 4601/4602) and Low Profile Extension (Model 4621/4622)
Easily adjusts from 45 - 90 degrees by sliding the unit to the desired angle
Allows for the ability to divert water around landscaping and corners
Can be installed before or after the extension, or between two extension pieces for a versatile application
$234
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4.7/5
Ventline Plumbing Cap
Two-piece construction
Durable polyethylene with chimassorb for ultraviolet ray protection
Color: White
Size: 1.5" diameter
$234
On my trailer, which is six years old, these Ventline covers have taken the place of the original vents. The originals were sun-damaged, making them paper thin. I'm hoping they'll last longer because they appear to be a bit heavier gauge. Although the holes did not match up with the originals and the base dimension was slightly larger than the originals, these issues were not a problem. There will be enough caulk to handle that. The original vent covers had screens already attached. Have your own ready since these lacked screens to keep out bees. Additionally, they do not come with screws, but it was not a problem because I used the screws from the original vent covers.
4.6/5
High Quality: High-density UV-resistant polyethylene and rust-resistant hardware for years of rugged use
Advanced Design: Low-profile aerodynamic design offers high-flow ventilation
14" vent cover. Actual Size is 14" x 14" x 2" - (1 year warranty and friendly customer service)
Sturdy Construction: Sturdy construction & One long continuous hinge for fully adjustment
Easy Installation: With accessories pre-assembled for easy installation and operation. Easy-to-install Zero-Leak mounting system lets you avoid drilling holes into your roof's surface
$234
Many campers feature a wonderful black gloss finish on their other parts, such as the AC cover, sun roof, etc. The thickness and general quality considerably outweigh others that began to fall apart after just two years, and they look far nicer than the OEM covers.Before placing your order, as has been suggested by others, make sure your hinge type and cover's measurements match. Installation took a little while, especially when done alone, but it was simple to do for two vents in about an hour.To unlock the slide for the lever arm that is attached to the cover from the roof, I had to remove the lever, screen, and shroud from the bottom. If you can reach, you can perform this from below; otherwise, you'll need to climb to the top. Next, bend the end hinge tabs back into a loop to seal the new cover after sliding the old one in. Reattach the lever arm, and then descend to replace the shroud, screen, and lever.
4.6/5
High flexibility
The Attic Stairway Insulator is R-10 rated per ASTM C518 and helps reduce energy loss year round
The Attic Stairway Insulator closes the insulation gap created by attic stair access points in residential housing, to help reduce energy costs year round; No assembly required - simply unfold and place over attic opening
The product is designed to cover access points up to 25-1/2" x 54"; fitting majority of attic stairwell openings
GREENGUARD GOLD Certified and made in the USA
$234
September 18, 2019, Update I've finally retired this blanket after seven years. Over time, the foil deteriorated and grew more brittle. After so many years, it was also extremely dusty. Remember that I frequently ascend and descend my attic stairs, yet I got 7 years out of this incredibly economical and durable solution!October 12, 2017 UPDATE I've had this blanket for four or nearly five years, and I still have no issues about it. It has survived being repeatedly pushed aside, pulled back into position, entirely removed, and mangled out of the way in the attic thanks to holes I've poked in it and sealed with foil tape. It's an excellent, straightforward, low-cost solution for attic stair insulation.ADVANCEMENT: August 31, 2014 I've been using this blanket since November 2012, and I still have no reservations about recommending it. It has endured all of my maneuvering as I enter and exit the attic, including pushing and folding it out of the way. No fiberglass in my face thanks to my modifications. I'm overjoyed with this affordable solution!This is a foil-wrapped fiberglass blanket, as you have undoubtedly guessed. What I didn't realize is that the bottom is open, leaving fiberglass exposed at the bottom edge, where it should be sealing against the floor. If you don't frequently utilize your attic, this might be okay. However, I frequently utilize my attic, so I don't want fiberglass getting in my face when I have to take the tent outside.Additionally, I discovered, much like other reviewers, that there were holes where the blanket sat against the attic floor.Here's how I got around both of these issues and made the system really effective for me. A roll of foil tape (such as Scotch Aluminum Foil Tape 3311) and a roll of foil bubble insulation are both required (like Reflectix BP48010). Cut the foil insulation into strips that are as long as the tent's sides and about 10" broad. The bubble insulation should be taped to the tent's exterior with strips of foil tape, looped underneath the canvas to cover the fiberglass, and the inside of the tent with the other edge.There's no need to completely enclose the bubble insulation's edge; just a few short pieces of foil tape will do. Make sure the loops are loose enough so, if you were to push the loop flat, there would be 2 to 3 inches between the bottom of the fiberglass and the bottom of the loop. By tying insulating bubble loops around the tent, you are essentially extending the foundation of the tent. Don't tape the corners; leave them untaped to create bubble insulation "flaps." Additionally, use foil tape instead of duct tape because duct tape won't remain in place. The foil tape ought to last a lifetime.After taping the bubble insulation to the tent's base, you may place the tent over the stair opening and draw the bubble insulation's edges INSIDE the stair entrance to create a sort of skirt. The skirt allows you to fill all of the spaces between the tent and the floor, offers insulation, and hides the exposed fiberglass. The bubble pack loops give you something to use to pull the tent into position. Additionally, you might flatten the bubble insulation. Due of its thinness, it doesn't affect how the steps work.In order to have something to hold onto when moving the tent, I also fashioned a few handles out of 8" × 4" strips of bubble pack insulation that were foil taped inside the tent. When I first tried to improve the tent, I did so out of fear that if I tried to move it, I might poke holes in it. You could give it a shot, but I find I don't use them too often these days since I can simply grasp the base's bubble pack and pull the tent into position with it.Hope this is useful!
4.5/5
Features: Riveted construction; does not use caulk. Includes pre-drilled holes for easy mounting. Vent also comes with a flapper (damper) that prevents back drafts.
Extremely Durable: This is a heavy duty 26 gauge galvanized roof vent hood with a high performance polyester powder coated finish.
Protection Against Corrosion: Our vent caps are ASTM B117 tested for anti-corrosive properties, showing very little or no signs of corrosion on our high performance polyester powder coated galvanized steel surface. Other leading and foreign brands have little or no corrosive protection.
Quality made in the USA by Builder's Best, Inc. Builder's Best brand is a US registered trademark.
Ideal for bathroom or kitchen vents. Screens are removable so that caps can be used for venting clothes dryers as well.
$234
I recently purchased two of these and had expert installation done. It's quite a validation when a roofer informs you that the items you ordered for him to install are of really good quality. Everyone is aware that many roofers will just install whatever is offered by the neighborhood big-box retailers, the cheapest, etc. But having read numerous evaluations here, I came to the conclusion that this was the finest choice.They arrived in fantastic form, with the exception of one leading flange that required to be slightly straightened with a soft blow hammer. Nothing major. I chose to give them both an interior and outside rattle can spray coat of strong duty Krylon paint that was intended for extreme environments after reading several reviews that referenced rapid rust. I therefore anticipate that they will outlive one that was just put right out of the box thanks to the added barrier.I thought everything that was for sale at the local Lowe's and Home Depot was crap. These are worth the additional cost and brief wait for free shipping.
4.5/5
Extremely Durable: This is a heavy duty 26 gauge galvanized roof vent hood with a high performance polyester powder coated finish.
Quality made in the USA by Builder's Best, Inc. Builder's Best brand is a US registered trademark.
Ideal for bathroom or kitchen vents. Screens are removable so that caps can be used for venting clothes dryers as well.
Features: Riveted construction; does not use caulk. Includes pre-drilled holes for easy mounting. Vent also comes with a flapper (damper) that prevents back drafts.
Protection Against Corrosion: Our vent caps are ASTM B117 tested for anti-corrosive properties, showing very little or no signs of corrosion on our high performance polyester powder coated galvanized steel surface. Other leading and foreign brands have little or no corrosive protection.
$234
I recently purchased two of these and had expert installation done. It's quite a validation when a roofer informs you that the items you ordered for him to install are of really good quality. Everyone is aware that many roofers will just install whatever is offered by the neighborhood big-box retailers, the cheapest, etc. But having read numerous evaluations here, I came to the conclusion that this was the finest choice.They arrived in fantastic form, with the exception of one leading flange that required to be slightly straightened with a soft blow hammer. Nothing major. I chose to give them both an interior and outside rattle can spray coat of strong duty Krylon paint that was intended for extreme environments after reading several reviews that referenced rapid rust. I therefore anticipate that they will outlive one that was just put right out of the box thanks to the added barrier.I thought everything that was for sale at the local Lowe's and Home Depot was crap. These are worth the additional cost and brief wait for free shipping.
4.2/5
No maintenance
Prevents odors and gasses from invading RV living space
Measures 99-1/2" long x 19-1/8" wide x 8-1/4" deep
Speeds up waste breakdown, eliminating the need for chemicals
Built-in bug screen
Easy installation and universal fit
Sophisticated, patented design with no moving parts
Available in Black or White
$234
I should start by saying that Greg, the creator of 360 Siphon, was glad to personally assist me in resolving my installation-related problems. As a result, Greg went above and above the sort of assistance you'd anticipate when buying a piece of plastic, therefore I wouldn't think twice about recommending the product to anyone who's interested.:)Having said that, there are three warnings to be aware of when buying 360 Siphons:1. If your exhaust pipes are 1 1/4 "You'll need to perform some unconventional creative plumbing with (internal diameter);2. You'll need to use creativity to create both grey and black vents if your vent pipes are too close together;3. Your only option (that I'm aware of) is to GLUE IT PERMANENTLY to your vent pipe, making it unreachable for maintenance procedures like snaking.The specifics:My vent pipes are both 114 "which the 360 Siphon cannot directly adapt to (internal diameter). Only the 2" and 112" vent pipes are sleeved. In such situation, Lippert's scant paperwork states that a 114"-to-2" ABS or PVC fitting may be purchased "at any hardware store," but I defy anyone to locate one! (I looked online at places like Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Rona, Home Hardware, ACE Hardware, Lowes, and Amazon USA and Canada.) The "The simplest" method for me was to adapt 114"-to-112", then the smallest length of 112" possible, then the 360 Siphon, notably to leave the original vent's base intact. (See example in picture.)The fact that my vent pipes are TOO CLOSE TOGETHER to easily convert my grey and black water vents to 360 Siphons makes the situation much more fascinating. The discs would intersect. Fortunately, the nature of my diameter work-around above made the answer here straightforward: make one longer than the other by adding a half-inch more to the 112 inch length "pipe element. (Also shown in the picture.)While the final product is suitable for my old RV, it is fairly tall (nearly as tall as the vent cap you can see in the background) and wouldn't have been all that much shorter had I removed the original supports.
4.1/5
Includes 8 feet of 4", flexible, 2-ply metallic laminateducting, 4" diameter metal duct connector, 2 ductclamps, 4" to 3" reducer and Model 636 Roof Cap
Duct conforms to UL181 Class 1 air connector requirements
$234
Here is my opinion of this nice kit:PROS:* It contains the components required to complete the task.* Appears to be of high quality* Comes with adapter foam tape so you can connect a 4" duct to a 3" collar.* The metal adapter twists into the cap, albeit the instructions do not make this evident. To accomplish this, line up the hole on the cap with the collar's hole, and then screw the two pieces together.CONS:* How this should be installed is not entirely clear from the instructions. I visited YouTube and discovered many excellent short films that made a lot more sense, particularly one from This Old House.* There are only two, not four, nail holes. I preferred 4 so I could firmly secure all 4 corners.
3.6/5
Fits 14" turbines with internal support structure
Fabric is breathable to resist mildew and mold
Heavy duty grommets and tie-down string allow for easy installation and durability
Fits 12" turbines with external support structure
Protects the turbine from rain, snow, wind and dirt; also reduces home heat loss
$234
Although I never really gave it much thought, I reasoned that blocking up our turbine vent might assist insulate some warm air throughout the cold. My swamp cooler cover is made of the same same material, hence the manufacturer is presumably the same. Appear to be strong enough to endure multiple seasons. You shouldn't count on these things to survive very long because the elements and the sun will wear them down.It appears to be preventing a chilly draft, but it's impossible to know for sure. Just knowing that it is covered up and that the cost was reasonable is comforting. At the hardware store, I saw these covers for around $20 and decided against buying them, but at $9.99, why not?
3.6/5
Item Dimensions: 4.0"L x 3.0"W x 49.0"H
Brand name: Selkirk Metalbestos
Country of Origin: China
Item Weight: 8.0 lb
$234
I require this specifically for my application. If it were made of stainless steel, I would have rated it five stars. The metal is galvanised. Seller must provide accurate information in the appropriate order. This represents the product incorrectly. Galvanized steel surprised me; I was anticipating stainless.
If you have an attic, you need vents in your roof to help circulate air and keep the space cool. If your attic doesn't have proper ventilation, it can get very hot in the summer and damage your roof.
One way to improve poor ventilation in a home is to install exhaust fans in key areas, such as the kitchen and bathroom. Exhaust fans remove stale air and help to circulate fresh air throughout the home. Another way to improve ventilation is to open windows on opposite sides of the house to allow for cross-ventilation.
If you have an attic, you can usually tell if your roof is properly vented by the temperature in the attic space. In the summer, the temperature in an attic that is properly vented should be close to the same as the temperature outside. If the attic is much hotter than the outside temperature, it is likely that the roof is not properly vented.
There are a couple ways that you can vent an old house attic. One way is to use a fan to draw the air out of the attic. Another way is to open up the windows and doors in the attic to let the air out.
The average lifespan of a roof vent is 15-20 years. However, this depends on the type of vent, the quality of the materials used, the climate, and the maintenance schedule.
You should have one vent per 300 square feet of attic space.
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