Installing Roof Vent Shingles

For most asphalt shingle ridge caps there are two.

Installing roof vent shingles.

There are a number of key steps you need to take to avoid mucking this part up. Glue down shingles to cover the bottom of the vent. Installed at the peak of a sloped roof the ridge vent allows damp warm air to escape from the attic. Venting the ridge cool outside air travels under the shingles to the vented ridge pulling out moisture and heat.

Cut the ventilation opening. To vent the roof holes are cut in the old roof above the soffit which pulls air through the soffit vents underneath. To install the vent the roofer slips the flange the metal lip of the vent under shingles at the upper part of the hole and rests the flange on top of the shingles at the down slope part of the hole. This is an area of the roof which requires extra care and skill.

Remove the shingle caps. Install a layer of roofing insulation as recommended by the roofing manufacturer. Inspect the underlying roof sheathing for damage and make any needed repairs. Press new shingles onto the caulk and use nails at the top of each shingle to fully secure them to the roof.

Start by removing the nails holding the ridge cap shingles in place. A properly installed ridge vent increases energy efficiency and prolongs the life of your roof. Start from the top of the roof and remove the old shingles along with the flashing underlayment and vents. Install new field shingles.

These shingles are applied with a 61 2 inch offset with 55 8 inch exposure over prepared roof deck starting at the bottom of the roof and working across and up. Install the ridge vent shingle over style install the ridge vent aluminum. A ridge vent is an important part of a home s roofing system. Application with offsets of 4 inches to 8 inches are also acceptable.

Drill a hole upward through the middle of the area you desire and leave the drill bit sticking up through the roof so you can find it from the. Next position your ladder. Place a line of roofing tar or caulk on top of the vent s flange or its bottom flap using a caulk gun. Hammer down any large nails that are exposed by the removal.

First head up to your attic and determine where you want to install your roof vent.