Choosing the Right Roof Vent for Your Home

If you’re looking to replace your roof’s vents, you need to consult with a trusted roofing contractor. They can inspect your roof and recommend solutions that can improve your roof’s efficiency.

If you don’t know where to start, our roofing and seamless gutter repair experts at Deschutes Roofing explain what you need to do:

What to Consider When Choosing the Best Home Roofing Vents

Ventilation is among the several aspects of a roofing system that won’t be easy to figure out without the right expertise. Before you decide, you’ll need to have your roof checked by a professional first to determine whether you need more vents installed. Don’t just hire any other roofer for the job and do your research on who’s qualified in your area. Fortunately, professional contractors usually don’t just offer inspections but also different roof ventilation products and installation services.

Popular Home Roof Vent Types

• Ridge Vents – As a local specialist in roof repairs, we usually recommend these types of vents as they’re designed to be low-profile when installed. They closely resemble shingles and are installed at the top of the ridgeline across the length of the roof peak. When installed properly, ridge vents ensure proper airflow while keeping out the bugs and small debris.
• Roof Exhaust Fans – Also known as turbine vents and metal pot vents, they’re also used on some commercial roofs as they utilize large rotating blades to remove hundreds of cubic feet of air every minute. They’re ideal in windy conditions, and it’s possible to install this on a residential roof. But if you’re considering this for your home, you’ll need to keep the soffits clear so that new air can enter the roof at the same speed that it’s leaving.
• Box Vents – These types of vents are one of the most popular as they’re typically known for looking like their namesake. These vents resemble boxes that are installed toward the top of the roof. Depending on the size of your roofing system, several box vents may be needed for adequate ventilation.

When you’re thinking of adding more roof air vents or installing seamless gutters, Deschutes Roofing is your best choice for the job!

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