Roof Vent Vs Gable Vent

Since we had the new roof we have had issues with ice dams as well as uncomfortable temperatures on the second floor of the house cold in winter and very hot in summer.

Roof vent vs gable vent.

Without baffles blinders that prevent outside air from crossing over the vent a ridge vent may create almost no ventilation at all. It will run the entire length of the gable roof peak. Gable vents are usually chosen for their visual appeal but can also serve as an exhaust vent. I currently have a large triangular gable vent on the front on the living space the stub on the l is the garage and has no ceiling or vent and a.

Installing functional gable vents can take some time as you will need to fit them into the gable end of the roof. I have had 3 roofers out for estimates. Without any air movement temperatures in the attic soar in summer and plunge in winter. Ridge vents are much easier to install because they sit on top of the roof at the peak.

Distinguish a vented soffit vs. The majority of roofing experts agree that ridge vents are the most effective and cost effective roof vents available. A new roof was installed 10 years ago at which time a ridge vent was added along all ridges at the suggestion of the roofer. Certain gable models also utilize solar power but they receive less sun exposure and so are far less efficient.

Whether round triangular or rectangular these gable vents can be. Houses with gable roofs may also have vents located on the side of the house as high as possible within the peak of the gable. Without ventilation unfinished attic spaces can end up having stagnant air. It s very important to have a baffle in this case so that air can flow to the attic without getting stuck.

You merely have to climb up to the roof and place the ridge vent. So if you can have a soffit vent and a ridge vent that s the best situation. Gable vents may circulate air through only a small percentage of your attic. If you re not going to have a soffit vent frankly it really doesn t matter because you re not going to have the pattern that we would like you to have and you.

A vented soffit has holes in it to allow more air to flow to the attic and under the roof. The gable end vents were not closed up. By having the gable vent you get some sort of turbulence up there that interrupts that flow. Non vented soffit every home has different ventilation requirements.

Besides a huge 6000 price difference they all have a different opinion on how to vent the roof. I would like to get some opinions on venting.