Effective roof ventilation is one of the most important components that every roof installation needs to protect it and ensure it lasts its full lifespan.

Roofing companies can install a variety of different vents depending on the type of roof and how well the attic space of the house can be vented.

Learn here about the different types of vents that roofers can install and how they work.

Dependable local roof contractors should always include some of these with every roofing installation and then add more as required to promote better ventilation as needed.

Basic Vents Roofers Should Include With Every New Roof

No matter what type of roof a roofing company installs for a homeowner, these are the essential vents that should always be included to ensure the attic space under the roofing materials is well-vented and will not overheat:

Ridge Vents - Every pitched roof installed by a roofing contractor requires an exhaust vent to release hot attic air at the ridge, which is the highest point of the structure.
Soffit Vents - Soffit vents, which are air intake vents, work in conjunction with ridge vents and other exhaust vents to let cooler air flow in from below and promote the movement of hot air out of the attic.
Box Vents - Roofers may also install a few box vents at the upper parts of the roof to facilitate air exhaust and create more air movement through the attic.
Gable, Hip, and Dormer Vents - Homes with specific roofing architecture like gable and hip roofs and roof dormers should also be equipped with specific vents in these areas that aid ventilation; gable vents increase air intake, while dormer and hip vents increase hot air exhaust.

Additional Vents Roofing Companies For Increased Ventilation

When the required vents installed with a new roof do not provide enough natural ventilation, roofing companies can increase ventilation by adding one or more of the following additional vents:

Off-Ridge Vents - Off-ridge vents are almost the same as ridge vents, except they are placed slightly downward from the roof ridge to increase the amount of hot air that can escape the top of the roof.
Over-Fascia Vents - For roofs that lack the space for regular soffit air intake vents, over-fascia vents are positioned within the fascia and work essentially the same way, allowing natural winds to blow in and promote air movement through the attic.
Drip Edge Vents - Installed under the drip edge and first row of shingles, these vents help to facilitate rainwater on the roof falling into the gutters more easily.
Cupola Vents - Cupola vents installed by roofers create additional exhaust vents when the homeowner chooses to install a cupola for decorative purposes or to increase natural light in the attic space.
Power Vents - Installed in various types, manual and automatic power vents powered by electricity or solar energy help to force hot air out of an attic that is not venting appropriately on its own.
Roof Turbines - In areas where there is enough natural wind, roof contractors can also install wind-powered turbine vents along the top or slopes to increase ventilation.

Discuss Roof Vents With Experienced Roof Contractors

A complete installation by a reputable roofing company will always include the various vents that complete the roofing system.

When those vents do not provide enough ventilation, experienced roofers will recommend adding other secondary vents that increase airflow and protect the roof.

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