Venting A Standing Metal Roof Peak

Airflow enters through soffit vents and flows upward through each rafter space until it reaches the roof peak.

Venting a standing metal roof peak.

Using the tape measure determine the size of the cut into the roof that will be necessary to insert the vent into the space. Bjorn asks i have a new house with a metal roof and without a ridge vent. Read on for more. Remember to allow for the lip on the vent mechanism that will fit over the opening and rest on the surface of the roof.

Based on asc s similarly effective ridge venting solution this system avoids the use of secondary roof surface venting products which penetrate the roof plane and create unnecessary penetrations into the metal roofing. Metal roofing works well with this because the metal is unaffected by heat not being able to pass through it and enter the attic. Asc building products has introduced a vented peak metal roof flashing to address the need for a clean reliable uphill venting solution on the shed style roofs. Products like box vents louver vents and turbine vents.

Please recommend a vent system without cutting holes in the metal roof there are several options available to provide ventilation to your attic without cutting holes in your metal roof including gable vents and a vented ridge. Record those measurements on a notepad. Selecting metal roof and wall panels is a strategic investment for the life of a building. To protect their investment it is key that your customers ensure the proper ventilation system is installed.

In many cases for existing homes this is the easier way to go. For a finished attic venting is a little more complicated but it s still essential. Should you vent a metal roof.