RIDGE VENT INSTALLATION TIPS | ROOFER TRAINING
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- Several ridge vent installation tips are given in this video. One of the fundamental steps is to nail one side of the ridge vent before nailing the other side. If you want straight lines this method works well. Additional tips are given in this video.
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Thank you for the helpful video. A ridge vent blew off of my garage during a recent storm. I'm unable to limb up and reattach it myself, but at least now I know what the install should look like. 👍
Ridge vents are truly a home saving technology, great video.
Thanks for being straightforward and not bsing a whole bunch
Nothing impresses me more than a man who takes pride in his work
With a team of Mexicans
I am a roofing contractor in South Carolina. I am a certified repair specialist and am well versed (20 years) in the application of all roofing products.
I really like alot of your vids, however...you are showing the improper way to install the ridgecap in this one.
You should NEVER use a pneumatic nail gun for the cap as the PSI can damage both the capping and plastic vents.
Capping should always be done by the hand drive method and preferably using nails that will penetrate the decking such as the typical 3" nails provided for vent install.
Owens-Corning for instance, provides the nails sufficient for this proper install of capping with each piece of its product. Stay safe and happy roofing.😎🙏🇺🇸
Owens corning also provides two coils of inch and three-quarter nails for your gun with their ridge vent product. It depends on the product. This ridgevent he is using is low profile enough to shoot on with a nail gun. I just wouldn’t shoot Owens Corning breakaway cap. I 4 nail their breakaway cap even when not going over Ridgevent. It is garbage and your nails do not hit the cap below it. I would much rather cut and use three tabs
They do not provide nails for ridge cap. They provide ring shanks to secure the actual ridge vent.
in general i agree with what you stated installing ridge cap by hand however, owens corning products includes nail coils for use with pneumatic nailers with their ridge vent roll systems. To me that's an issue but they are allowing for use with nailers by providing products only for use with those coils!
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We like to run the vents all the way to the end of the ridge. (Look at the way Certainteed recommends installation of their ridge vents.) We believe it gives a more finished look instead of a raised vent sticking up from the roof. We only cut the vents to no more than one foot closer to the end of the ridge. The vents you are installing appear to be the same we use and they have internal blocks so that you don't have to worry about water getting in the ends because the blocks seal against the shingles on the top of the end of the ridge. If you have to cut to fit just make sure the butt end is facing the end of the ridge and cut on the end joining to the existing vents.
I like the chalk line and installing one side first to get it nice and straight. Have to use that in the future even though we get them pretty straight using the center of the vent and the ridge beam to line up.
The vents we use, appear to be identical to yours, have tabs for interlocking the vents together. I know GAF recommends leaving 1/8" gaps in cold weather but who installs shingles in cold weather! With the number of nails in the vent and then all of those in the cap shingles, there is no possibility of expansion and contraction in any direction. These are not like 12' sections of vinyl siding. We have never had a problem because we only install in the spring and fall in warm, not hot, weather!
I am not sure where it says to use anything other than the supplied 3" ring shank nails to secure the vents and the shingles. The instructions specifically state that the nails must go through the sheathing by 3/4". Even 1-3/4" gun nails will not do that. The shortest nail allowed by GAF is 2" for the snow country vent but it appeared you were using snow country advanced like we use which comes with and requires 3" ring shank nails to get the warranty against uplift.
I saw instructions that show caulking the edges on dimensional roofs. Yet, I never see anyone do this.
They supplier that I bought mine said 1 3/4" Nails... smelled like shit to me I'm going to roll 3" ring shank galvanized and try not to overdrive them.
In addition the supplier said cut 3/4" cut on each side so 1 1/2" gap these guys have 3"... im using Ridge vent just like this.
Supplier seems to not know how to install.
I really screwed up, and installed my ridge vents first not thinking it would screw up the shingle install. Thanks for the video, gonna Uninstaller them and finish all shingles first.
Excellent instructional video - you covered all the necessary details. Thank you !
Excellent job thank you especially for 5 years ago.... Here in the future it is January 2023 and we've got a warm spell in the Washington DC metropolitan area which gave me the opportunity to install an attic access ladder and take notice that my ridge vent from 1974 has blown off into my backyard and I will be replacing it with this fine product did I purchase from Lowe's. $11/pc x5 PCs for 153'' . And I'm glad to have learned something today about the nailing sequence boy that would have frustrated the heck out of me thank you so much for breaking that down. That in itself is gold amongst this hopefully deservedly Platinum video. Since we still have the original siding aluminum from 1974 when it was built to three level and unit townhouse in the colonial style Dutch I believe, it's horrible to lose that original ridge vent I still have it so I think I'll keep it just in case the new owner wants to keep the original aluminum who knows. But it's a longer like a wider plank than it is now so it's like I like it I think it's prettier than the New Orlean with siding so just Federal Brown faded Federal Brown so I'm sure it look good in this day. My apologies for my piss poor punctuation but I'm using a virtual keyboard and the speech recognition2 and I don't know how to use punctuation with that I'm used to a physical keyboard so my apologies again. And I love the name Integrity Roofing & Painting! Thanks again and best of luck!
Very helpful, thank you, and good editing too. It’s good to get these explanations of how things work. My garage ridge vent recently blew off and folded over on one side. I have re-nailed it and used a roofing caulk over all the nails as mine did not have shingles. I will be looking this over and replacing once winter is over.
I find this to be the best ridge vent ! Builders Edge or Ridgemaster Ridge vent. I have replaced others that were not working with this!
11 in. x 48 in. Ridge Vent Plus (10-Pieces / Box)
Resists cracking-regardless of temperature
Nailing supports and structural ribs ensure a straight roof line
Withstands dents from tree branches or hammer blows
I was just reading the the instructions on the ridge vent I'm about to install and it recommended a 1 1/2 gap max....so just make sure you double check before you cut. Great video!
this depends on weather you have a ridgeboard or not. Trusses dont hade a ridgeboard and allow more air to pass through. 3 1/2 seems like a lot of ventilation to me. Check the instructions it will tell you to use the bigger gap only if you have ridge and raftor.
Looks Great! Installers are Top Notch! Thanks! 👍
I arrived here because I wasn't aware of what ridge vents are. I was looking at wind turbines and had to compare the two.
Excellent video. And thanks for supporting our troops & the WWP.
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..Very helpful , but have a question about the ends of the vent. Are they sealed with roofing sealant when installed? They is a start end , do we invert the vent on other end to have start end there for water restriction?
I had my roof replaced this past summer. We had wind and snow, and the snow got into my attic. The ridge vent was Owens Corning Surevent - very similar to the one installed on this roof. These ridge vents do not appear to be weatherproof.
Thank you for a very informative video on ridge vent installation. Thank you for mentioning the Florida panhandle! I am curious what are the requirements for a ridge vent installation? We have high cathedral ceiling in our living room with soffit vents and traditional rolled insulation in the rafters.
Should a ridge vent be installed for our type of roof?
What is the impact if a ridge vent is installed in our type of roof?
I have heard the term gable applied to our living room, so what is the difference between a A-frame, Gable and Cathedral. Should a ridge vent be installed for our type of roof? What is the impact if a ridge vent is installed in our type of roof?
What about snow, ice, rain? Do ridge vents not ever leak especially with snow melt and driving winds? How to install on hip roof? Do you need same area in gable vents to allow air in....air out circulation? How long to ridge vents last before needing replacement?
Of course they don't answer serious questions
Great video. Is it worth installing 1/4” wire mesh on the ridge opening before setting the ridge vent piece ? Can’t mice chew threw this material to enter roof ?
they'll chew right through the 1/4" wire mesh unless you get stainless mesh. Good idea, for sure.
We have a continuous ridge vent installed on our 20-year-old home. We have our roof inspected every year and so far all looks good. Since our attic is so hot in the North Carolina summer, would you recommend adding an attic fan as well with a temp timer as well? Thanks
How does the ridge cap finish out on the ends?
The first place the roof leakes is at the ridge vent and the plastic stacks with the rubber boot. A good roofer would put lead covers over all the stacks.
Wish Integrity Roofing provides service in Fort Worth Texas. Some of the contractors who gave me a free inspection told me that ridge vent is not a good idea for my roof which is not flat or too steep. Are they right? For the ventilation work properly, do I need to install inflow vents as well? My roof only have some Soffit Vents. Appreciate your input ASAP as I'm in the process of having my roof done. Great video! Thank you.
What happens if u have more soffit vents along woth ur ridge vent. Will the ridge vent blow out more air?
great video and excellent narration. Thank you
Some observations; Shingle hammers were designed for use on wood shingles and shakes. Their square heads aren't compatible with anything else. Most ridge vents, even with equal soffit vents do not meet code minimums and don't come close the manufacturer's and FHA's preferred specs. The electrical riser seen in the video doesn't meet specs either!
Is that fiber glass too much of an airflow obstruction? My ridge vents have an insect barrier that is way too restrictive.
Good point. I was thinking the same thing.
The become blocked with dust eventually. The filters are bad idea.
@@firstdive2005 Makes sense, honestly, I could not breath through my filters if my life depended on it after two years on the roof. I removed them all.
Great and very informative video. I have a question though. I see at the 9:24 mark in the vid that there's a powered vent on the roof to the left. Is it okay to have a powered vent AND ridge vents? I'm thinking of doing the same thing to my roof but curious if this is okay. Does it have to be one or the other or can you have both? Thanks you in advance for checking out my question.
I noticed the same thing you did. I’ve never heard anyone recommending the use of a ridge vent and a powered fan in combination with soffit vents. It is definitely not recommended in the deep south where I am located.
Great tips and it looks nice!
what size/length nails are you using for the ridge shingles on top of the ridge cap? Are they standard 1-1/4" nails or longer? Thanks. Great video.
I have ridge vent and soffit vents with the holes every 3 feet or so, will replacing the soffit with the kind that has the holes with no gaps make a difference, I still get ice dams in winter, cape cod hose so no attic to get into to add insulation in roof
Are those 1 1/4" nails being used to install the ridge cap shingles?
I was curious too as they said in the video to use 2-3 inch nails for the shingles and then appeared to use a roofing nailgun with a maximum nail length of 1.75 inches.
What do u think about adding a solar roof fan in addition to my ridge cap vent? I used the same materials and technique u did I believe but I’m getting up to 120 inside air in attic on a 88-90F day. And with a laser gun the sheathing in attic hits 139F. Thoughts ? My roof is on a raised ranch with a decent pitch but not steep
The ridge vent manufacturer does clearly state that a minimum of 1 3/4 - 2" nails be used to install cap shingles. Plastic will not stop shingles from blowing off.
You are correct sir. The video shows the improper way to install the ridge cap.😎
Are ridge vents suitable in areas where there is very heavy snowfall in the wintertime? It seems to me that they would be ineffective if covered by a layer of snow.
Yes, I have same question.....snow melt or driving rain. Ontario, Canada.
TEARING/CUTTING VENT: Wish you showed how to tear/cut the Snow Country II.
EDGE CALKING: GAF recommends that calking be used when arch/laminated shingles are encounter. That is easier said than done because there is only a 1/4" wide surface to hold the calk AND you must be sure not to seal shut the drain holes which _exit through the same 1/4" surface_ .
NOTE: The calking is confusing because there are ribs protruding from the 1/4" surface which would ensure NO seal when used on 3-tab. Perhaps with arch shingles, the calking should be applied after installation where there is a large, 1-ply gap at the 1/4" surface.
Ridge vents were made for cathedral ceilings! Power fans are better if you have a open attic!
Ridge vent is Obsolete with an open ceiling, Nothing to ventalate.
Interesting.
Some researchers have claimed that vents and ridge vent aren't worth the money and the vent only drop the temps in the attic about 9 degrees. IF the temp is still 150 degrees then 9 degrees dont matter.. Time to do some reflective seal or metal roof which can reduce temps drastically.. Roofers and roofing companies want to re-roof you house. They care not that it wont reduce the heat.
How did you cut the 3 inch gap in the roof. I missed something. My roof has turbines. Who and how cut the gap?
How do you finish on the end? Do they all go one way? Or do you go from both ends to the middle and finish there?
One end to the other
Can we apply silicon coating to the entire shingle roof? Are there any concerns regarding the roof vents? Thank you.
I have a home that is 3 year old ridge vent looks good but I get leaves rain an now snow in attic I live in costal area of Houston does not usually snow here but we get hurricanes ridge vent is the problem should I replace with something else? I have had roofers up to look at it they do not see anything wrong
After that ridge vent has been installed what does that black section extends beyond the ridge cap? ( Black Plastic Grill ) what is the purpose and can rain and snow enter? Thanks
Hey bro I liked your wounded warriors tee shirt stay safe up there
great video!
Good video but you left out an important part. How do you end the run of ridge cap shingles? Tar the heck out of it or leave it to the elements?
I think the instructions state to only leave the 1/8 gap if its installed in cold weather... fwiw
What Brand of ridge vent are you using? You didn't say.
Wish you discussed the last ridge shingle
as a contractor I use lamanco 750. the old top hat looking ones. the holes as big as your head. it don't have fiber glass to clog up with dirt. an the hole is as big as ur head put 6 or 8 of them on. do the math. you get more air flow I live on the coast guess what get a hurricane it blows water into the ridge vent. I live 1/2 mile off gulf I got the old top hats I tared them down then tared each shingle to the vent I didn't get any water in my vents ever.
One stick of Shingle Vent II ridge vents is worth 72 NFA and a 750 is worth 50 NFA. By far a Ridge Vent exceeds the NFA of a slant back.
true but I never had a 750 leak but I have gone an changed out ridge vents to 750. on others roofs I live on the coast of Mississippi. plastic an 100 plus months don't work to well I still with the aluminum 750. you probably think the plastic pipe vents are better then the metal ones too also right?
I will get you a pic of a plastic pipe boot an post it here for you plastic don't hold up in sunlight.
I’m not a roofer but, I saw some speed nailing and the nails were going through the tar strip. Aren’t you supposed to nail outside of that strip so it will heat up and stick?
Nailing through the Tar strip is actually the best place to nail shingles, as the tar will seal the nail hole.
Are they using roofing nails to nail the cap down in the shingle vent? All the shingle vent I've ever put on calls for minimum 2 1/2 inch nails to install cap on shingle vent
Most roofing mailers are 1 3/4 maximum length so I don't think so
Those things always leak in rain always always with wind and rain garbage later in yrs it warps and rodents get in your roof
Not true. My roof is 10 years old with roof vents! No leaks, garbage or rodents! 🤷
What goes on each end of that ridge cap once it's installed
So do you nail it over the shingles or not
Your videos are great! I recently had my re replaced. They put a ridge vent. I don’t believe I need it. Can a ridge vent be closed?
Mara Davila don’t close up. Your attic space will benefit. More ventilation the better
Mara Davila -- No. If properly installed there is no reason to want to close a ridge vent.
I agree with both comments. If it's not broke....
All that smoke at the end of the video is from the weed all us roofers smoke after a job well done !!!
I have a doubled up ridge beam ( 3 inch width total ) on a porch I want to close in and need one of these. I would need at least 1/2" on either side making a 4" total cut? I never see anybody address this or if that would be too big and let rain in? on a 4/12 pitch roof.
Thank you for the video. Is there a company that you know that sells 3 inch ring shank roofing nails?
Great video and very informative.....
I'm glad to see all those roofers wearing their safety harnesses. Safety First ;-)
Mexican crews do not have to wear them…..
how much to replace 99 feet of ridge vent and cap?
I always put nails with rubber washer put nail in rafters
On the ridge vent it looks to have a plastic gutter, What is the purpose and doesn’t it get filled with debris?
Can you install these when you have an lvl ridge beam.
at 6:07 i can see a couple nails that aren't driven all the way down. will those cause the ridge cap to detach sooner?
You lay away from prevailing wind direction and finish last cap with two nails. Cover nails with tar or caulk
How do you cut one section if it's too long? Where do you get the shingles for the cap? How do you install the last shingle without the nails showing?
I have the same question and can't find an answer here. In my experience, patching nail head always leads to roof leak after a few years. Most roof installation warranty probably expires when the roof begins to leak ... Nail head should never be exposed in my opinion.
Soooo. I did not had this ridge before. For year we had what I would call a "regular" ridge top, my attic was always hot, I do have the regular soffit vents on each side of the house. Since the ridge like this was placed I've been having polen blown into my attic. If it rains I can see water coming in too. It is not much, it just a tiny drop here and there along the ridge. Is that normal? I really hate that ridge. Something inside tells me to close that, that any opening on the roof other than vents means trouble. Am I right to want to close that ridge gap?
Got my new roof with ridge vents and I have the same problems. I asked the roofer to fix those issues but he seems doesn't know how to fix them or he tried to play dumb about them. How have you dealt with those problems?
Nice work guys, thank you for the tips, and for the installation how-to.
I noticed that the roof also has an attic fan. Do you recommend a ridge vent and an attic fan on a roof?
Thanks for the video. I have a question? What size of nail were used to nail the shingles to the vent?
The wrong size.😱
Is it nailing the shingles to the vent, or through the cent to the roofing?
and also ridge vents don't take hurricane winds very well I've never had a lomanco 750 blow off but I've made a lot of money after hurricanes putting ridge vent back on note I tar an nail my vents in
Thanks again
Sounds like paint balling going on in background lol
Great instructional video man. Thank you. I'm in Northern Canada. I had my garage installed with metal roofing 15 years ago when I built it, thinking it was going to maintenance free. I find out now that I have squirrels living in the attic because there's no ridge vent. There's the longitudinal gap you recommended but only foam closures on both sides under the ridge cap which the squirrels removed to get inside. Any suggestions on how I could install a ridge vent now, or do I have to unscrew the roofing at the peak and try slide short sections underneath?
I'm curious about that too. I'm plannig to do new roof on my house. Currently it's shingles but thinking of metal roof. I definitly want the ridge vent but have no idea how it will work with metal roof.
Well put together video, kudos! However, I didn't see where you addressed the power attic vent that was also on the roof. Did you remove or block it off from inside the attic to prevent 'ventilation short-circuit" with the newly installed ridge vent? This home didn't have gable vents also did it? I am assuming that this home had soffit vent since you were going with the ridge vent. Did these folks happen to call you a month or two later praising your work just based on the cost savings that they have noticed on their power bills since installation?
I'm in Georgia and have been an adjuster for 20 years and I find that these ventilation issues are common as I would assume in Colorado also although your air has way less humidity than the East Coast.
Great video otherwise!
Best of luck to you and your business in 2020!
-Dave
Don’t take out the power attic vent. I know the roof manufacturers say take them out, but I learned you should leave them in. They only kick on temporarily, so there is minimal disturbances. Ridge vents don’t do enough.
@@bigmacattk I'm getting ready to hire someone to put in a new roof. I have an attic fan and a ridge vent. What is the reason for having the attic fan too. I plan to keep it but I'd like to know what the reason is for keeping it.
@@amorales9613
Too many variables, its better to be cautious. First is too see if you have soffit vents. Even though you see vented “vinyl soffits” on the outside, doesn’t mean that the siding guy actually cut them in. I have seen that more than once. Then check inside the attic to see if you have baffles placed by soffit vents, or at very least, that its not impeded by attic insulation.
Then you have to determine which ridge vent your installer is using. The 4’ plastic strip systems work the best for air movement, but conversely are more prone to leaking and clogging. These are suited for homes with not many high trees, and also better suited for roofs that are a steeper pitch. The rolled ridge vents like cobra/ventsure are better suited to protect from clogging/leaks but their ventilation is quite poor.
Look up the net vent area calculator, to see the requirements. I will guarantee that less than 1% of roofers will even factor any of this in. You will always have way more “intake soffit” than exhaust, this equation must be balanced per the formula (see formula for what i mean by balanced, it’s not balanced in the traditional sense) if you even have a chance for the manufacturer to approve your claim. So don’t depend on what the manufacturer says it will guarantee, because it’s meant not to be honored.
Long story short, leave the power vent because it only kicks on when you need it. They usually have a built in humidistat that monitors moisture levels. If your attic is fine, it won’t kick on. It has temporary disruption of air flow, and passive air flow goes back to normal when its off. If you don’t have a unit with humidistat, ask your roofer to replace it with a new one. Also you may have to call an electrician to tie it back in. Some roofer do it,but most will not. Hope that helps
So on the final end of this ridge vent, are there exposed nails that don't get covered??
The way I was taught and the way I've always done it is, the last two are 8 penny nails. I've never had an issue and you don't see them unless you are on the roof standing over them.
I cover my last ridge nails with sealant and sprinkle the sealant with granules left in a bundle bag. It looks so purty! Then I sprinkle the rest on my finger nails, so I too can match the roof.
Sealant on nail head usually develops leaks after a few years. Is there any way to install the last piece of shingle without exposing the nails?
@@scrunchiiface yeah but doesn't that hurt when you're in the masterbatorium?
That fall harness needs a tether line.
Does anybody know if I can buy this product in the UK ?
Good Job!
But do you snap chalk lines?
What happens when you have snow on your roof will it leak
I am not a pro roofer like you folks but I do know that you don’t use ridge vent with power vents our reg vents. Your compromising the draft that needs to take place between the venting from soffits to the ridge
What stops the water from going into the ridge vent ?
Chad, as we know, water flow down, so the angle is the key, water flowing down from the shingle and hitting the roof material down slope from the top. Of course, you probably wonder about high wind blowing the water sideways, which can happen. To that, I doubt it happens enough to be a worry, but I would imagine in the right area, it would be an issue. I would also worry about snow clogging the vents. But what a great idea to allow heat to escape, but people need to remember you still need good even vents (that takes care of air OUT, but still need good air IN)
Gravity
Sometimes negligible amounts of water do blow in. It’s usually absorbed by your insulation and dries up quickly.
I've been asking this on many videos 🤔 nobody answers me lol yes driving wind rain people!!! Going to get my roof done in april ,co asked if I wanted ridge vent put in. Nah I'm good" = cuts in my roof, more nails, weather, or bug issues? Doesnt seem like an even trade off
ABC Supply hats...nice uniform shirts for lead mechanics.
Sorry I was paying attention to the guy that was right on the edge I’m glad he had a safety harness. On a lighter note, do you bring Pee buckets up there?
How do you change out the roof jack where the main power comes in?
A split boot
Before the split boots were available we used to call and have the power company disconnect for the lines, we would remove the head, install a new flashing, then have power hooked back up.
Split boot is much easier. You can leave the old boot in place usually in the split but will cover it
May I know what is the material of the ridge vent panel? Plastic or metal?
Good tip without nailing one side is: line the ridge vent 3/8 above where you need it falls right in place dog
Can someone explain to me how to get ridge caps from architectural shingles? The ridge caps look like regular shingles.
Some brands sell 'cap shingles' but they're just cut 3 tab shingles in the same color.
Did the owner not want the old round vents removed? Looks funky with a clean ridge vent, then the old ugly vents that will be competing with it's operation.
that round vent is a power vent works great till it stops working then its just a normal vent. yes will affect how ridge vent works but you can't over vent a roof. and make it keep working the power goes right through the thermostats and it burns what thermostats so doing it with house thermostat its low volts don't ask me to explain it Google how to.
No doubt not the smart duck in the pond who most likely couldnt build a prefab dog house.
if your calling me a dill rod best go look at attic power vents dumb ass an that big gray ufo looking thing is no dam range vent an are you a Department of United States labor certified journeyman carpenter because I am so kiss my ass
the BLACK METAL vent could be for stove or dryer but dill rod the gray round one is a power vent
Glad they are wearing a harness. Too bad they are not attached to anything.
at 9:25 in the video, is that a capped off vent? or a power vent right next to the ridge?
No power vent need it when ridge vent is installed
Wont insects get in the vent holes and make a real costly mess??
where are the nails for the shear transfer? and sheathing panel edges you need min. 6" edge nailing. I see no continuous blocking, just rafters. missing alot of STRUCTURAL nails it looks like.
I have a question about how much does it cost to roof a 2,300-square-foot house in a city orlando FL
حسوني حسوني I just spent 10,000 on a 1900 square foot house in Kentucky if that helps you at all
I'm watching this because I built my house 10 years ago and within the first year we had a bad snow storm and snow got in. We just had a bad rain and rain go it. I have to figure out hour to fix it.
You can't.... its another example of trying to out doo your common sense. Wind will push rain up and into your attic.
I teardrop dormers storm covers sold separately
Yeah tear off & cover how it was built in the first place lol
Why don't you screw down the ridge vent? Seems like it would stay in place much better?
Ridge vents come with textured nails that grab the wood.
Can I run it through from one end to the other?
Absolutely, and it looks better that way.