The Right Ridge Vent: Protecting Your Roof

By Author: Tim Bridges
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As part of a balanced roofing ventilation system, ridge vents help provide proper ventilation underneath the roof deck to prevent overheating and moisture buildup. Ridge vents provide the perfect combination of exceptional performance, streamlined styling, and easy installation.

Ridge vents have many advantages. They work throughout the year, in any kind of weather. They provide ventilation that is distributed evenly along the entire underside of the roof. They are very appealing to the eye, with a slim design. Ridge vents offer a higher volume of airflow per square foot of attic area than any other fixed-vent system. Their design allows for maximum airflow across the entire underside of roof sheathing. And any changes in wind direction have no significant effect on vent performance.

There are certain design considerations involving ridge vents that are crucial to their success. Ridge vents must have an external baffle to deflect weather away from the attic. This is key to create low pressure over the vent openings to help pull air out of the attic. If you have a steep hip roof, ridge vents may not provide adequate ventilation.

And ridge vents must be installed along the entire length of the roof ridge for optimum performance and most pleasing appearance. In addition, intake vents must be installed to provide proper airflow.

www.trimline-products.com has building products including ridge vents of the highest quality and durability. Trimline offers the right solution for all your building project needs, for these key reasons:

Ease of Installation - Trimline Building Products are designed with roofing installation in mind.
Certified Performance - Trimline Building Products are tested and certified to meet the requirements of ICC-ES, Miami Dade, TDI and UL certifications.
Attractive Appearance - Trimline quality roofing materials offer the appearance of traditional roofing products matched with the long-lasting appeal of modern composite.
Green & Sustainable - Trimline ridge vents are energy efficient. When an attic has proper ventilation the life of the roof is extended. The roof will also be protected from elements that can damage its structure and reduce its life, eliminating energy waste.

One satisfied Trimline trade customer had this to say: “Trimline Ridge vents are hard to crush and collapse. They won't get clogged up or break down like the other vents on the market. Trimline is great at making sure to meet ventilation codes. Trimline keeps the attic ventilated and keeps moisture out.”