PHOTOS: Ridge Vent Installation – Before, During & After

As the scolding sun and humidity beat down on your roof, it’s crucial to have proper attic ventilation to provide an avenue for that moist heat to leave and fresh, cool air to enter your home. 

The most-popular exhaust vents are ridge vents, like this new one, which create a continuous opening along the ridge of your roof and allow even air outflow from your attic space through passive ventilation. 

Attic fans are a common alternative to ridge vents, providing active attic ventilation. These fans usually have an automatic thermostat unit to kick the fan into gear when the attic heats above a certain temperature, and some higher-end fans even have a humidistat to do the same when the humidity rises above a set threshold.

Note: You need either the passive exhaust vents or the active attic fans, not both. Having both in tandem causes the fan to pull air from the ridge vent rather than from the eaves, undermining the goal of even air flow across the space.
 

If your attic space feels super hot and/or you’re concerned about whether you have proper ventilation, we’re here to help. Call us at 804-258-6300 to schedule an appointment today.