Choosing a ridge vent or an attic fan.
Roof ridge vent exhaust fan.
Vents that run along the roof ridge are an alternative to those that exit through the roof decking or gables and if the ridge is long enough they may be the only roof vents.
Vent your bath and kitchen exhaust fans through the roof through a special roof hood.
Venting through a roof vent or exhausting them in the attic could cause moisture problems and rot.
Unlike ridge vents attic fans use electricity and need regular maintenance to keep working properly.
An attic fan is an active system that actually forces air out.
Fans connected to thermostats can be placed at gable end openings to draw hot air out of the attic space when temperatures reach a preset level.
The best exhaust fan venting is through smooth rigid ducts with taped joints and screwed to a special vent hood.
Continuous ridge vents are more effective because they are installed at the peak of a roof s ridge allowing for warm air to escape from the attic.
See the benefits of attic ventilation a new roof is more than just shingles.
When you are deciding between a ridge vent or an attic fan consider the needs of the attic.