The type of vent installed on your roof is just as important as the type of shingle installed on your system. With various types available on the market, how do you pick the right vent for your roof? Four Star Roofing, the leading roofing and siding contractor in the region, shares an overview of the common types of vents and their respective features.
What Are Roof Vents in the First Place?
The main job of roof vents is to keep warm air and moisture out of the attic. While all roof vents are designed to achieve this purpose, different roof vent types exist to meet or match the features of the specific roof and architectural styles much better.
Common Types of Roof Vents
Climate, architecture, and roofing types are a few factors that influence which roof vent is best for your home. Here are four of the most popular types according to expert roofers:
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Wind Turbine Vents – As their name suggests, these vents are powered by the wind. They don’t have any motor and rely mostly on well-lubricated ball bearings for a smooth and efficient performance.
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Ridge Vents – This specific type works to balance ventilation, but they have to be installed along the length of the entire horizontal roof edge to be able to do so. Unlike wind turbine vents, ridge vents are static and don’t rely on the wind to work.
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Box Vents – Box vents are also known as flat or low-profile vents. Without any moving parts, they depend only on natural convection to ventilate the roof and attic. They must be installed as close to the roof ridge as possible for the best efficiency.
As one of your trusted residential roofers, Four Star Roofing will help you choose the right combination of vent systems to ensure a healthy and high-performance roof. Schedule a FREE consultation with our experts by calling us at (281) 359-7663 or by filling out our contact form.
