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Re: Solar Powered Attic Vents?

Posted by Steve Schafer at August 09. 2005


There are ridge vents that are claimed to be snow proof or at least snow resistant. I'm not aware of any third-party tests, however.

The problem with the gable vents is that they apparently don't draw very well, so you end up needing a relatively huge gable vent to work as well as a small ridge vent.

The real solution is to mandate shed roofs on all new construction. ;)

-Steve



Re: Solar Powered Attic Vents?

Posted by Gregory La Vardera at August 09. 2005


I've seen knucklehead roofers put felt right over the vent slot at the top of the roof sheathing. :wacko:



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