Roof vents, also called attic vents, provide air flow and ventilation in your attic. Roof vents are critical for the proper functioning of your entire home for several reasons. They increase the life of your roofing, and permit proper functioning of your heating and air conditioning system (HVA...
Before a roofer gets to work installing your roof vents, they will need to determine what type of vents your home needs (or which you prefer) and how many you require according to the calculations above. Below we describe the different types of roof vents, which will vary according to the...
AVP manufactures roof vents, attic fans, solar attic fans, roof curbs, roof jack vent caps, off ridge vents, soffit vents, vent pipe caps, PVC pipe caps and other roof venting accessories. Sizes range from 3" up to 48 inches in diameter. AVP’s attic ven
Vents not roof color keep attic coolPeter C. Hotton, Globe Staff
An attic is the indoor space under the roof at the top of a house. There are two types: finished and unfinished. Unfinished attics are often used for storage spaces, while finished attics are livable spaces such as amaster bedroom.
The one advantage of this fan is that you can have several, smaller air vents in the ceiling rather than the single, large one used by the belt drive fan. But, if something goes wrong, can it be repaired 10, or even five, years from now?
Generally the vents are roof vents, louvered wall vents or eave vents. Some roof vents and some eave vents have their respective net free venting areas stamped right on them. Ridge vents, depending on type, are not as good for providing the bulk of vent area needed although they do help ...
For greater savings on cooling, consider adding a radiant barrier to the underside of the roof sheathing or draped between the rafters. This can reduce peak cooling loads by 14 to 15% and seasonal loads by an average of 9%. By doubling the roof ventilation from 1/300 to 1/150, the ann...
and secure any vulnerable areas. Bolt in new heavy-duty steel screen over your vents. Bolt down your torn open soffits and seal them shut with concrete screws and sealant. Fix the hole in the roof, etc. Second, you'll want to inspect the attic and repair any damage in the attic, fro...
Solatube Quiet Whole House Fans cool your entire home in minutes! How does it work? By pulling fresh outside air through your windows into your living space. The hot indoor air then rises up through the whole house fan and gets pushed out through your attic vents. ...