Ridge Vent For Low Slope Roofs

Before ridge vents became standard cupolas were used to cool houses and barns.

Ridge vent for low slope roofs.

It is designed to draw fresh air from soffit vents as well as exhausting unwanted hot air via the ridge line. It is made from high density polyethylene a very durable material. Our commercial keepa roof jack vent cap is engineered to be placed on a flat or low sloped roof. One of the great things about a ridge vent is that it is at the topmost point of your roof with hot air constantly rising it is bound to make it way out of the top of your vents thus bringing in cooler air through your soffit vents and into your roof cooling it down.

Fitted with louvers or electronically controlled windows they help draw cool air in through soffits or open windows then vent warm air from the top of the building. Like our round back roof jack residential versions this commercial product is also used for bathroom fan and range hood fan exhaust. Curb mounted flanges are also an option if you want to place the roof jack on a roof curb. During the summer season lower heat in your attic makes your home easier to cool and this translates to lower energy bills.

Rather than interrupting the roof line the way other raised vents do a ridge vent is so low profile that almost unnoticeable. Provides awesome ventilation and at the same time keeping out snow and rain. A very popular way to provide adequate ventilation in an attic space is with a ridge vent sometimes called a continuous vent. Unit moves toward the ridge on floating roofs and vents are made to match roof slope and maintain a low profile appearance.

Better ventilating ridges ensure lower heat in your attic meaning that ice can t freeze melt and accumulate ice dams. Design aerodynamic design enhances the looks and performance of metal buildings architectural roof systems.