Properly Installed Ridge Vents are Vital for Residential Roofing in St. Louis

 

The attic of your house is more than an empty space where you can store the things you only need once in a while, such as Christmas decorations. It’s an integral component of the heating and cooling profile of your home. It works to trap hot air in the stifling, humid months, and it also keeps cool air from making its way into the living spaces during the cold months.

 

You want a good airflow through the attic so that it does not become a stale and musty space that provides a breeding ground for mildew. The key to a reasonable exchange of air is the proper installation of ridge vents. It’s part of the residential roofing in St. Louis we offer at Shelby Roofing & Exteriors, and we are going to use this space to educate you about the value of ridge vents.

 

There are two main types of vents we are going to look at here: shingle-over vents and aluminum vents. Shingle-over models run along the ridgeline and are covered with the same kind of shingles as the roof. Aluminum vents are smaller units that should be installed at a specified distance from the ridgeline to provide the needed ventilation.

 

Another key of proper ridge vent installation is the fact that it must work in tandem with soffit or gable vents, or another form of ventilation to deliver a consistent and effective level of passive airflow. It’s all a part of residential roofing that you can trust our team for today.

 

We often stress this is the sort of job that should be handled by experienced residential roofers, so you know it’s done correctly. If the installation is sub-standard, you could be looking at ineffective airflow at a minimum or roof leaks and damage at the worst.