Attic Ridge Vent Fan

It comes on an easy to install flexible mesh roll and is hand nailable with no complicated fitting wrapping nail gun adapters.

Attic ridge vent fan.

I ve read that adding a vent fan to the gable with ridge vent is bad b c it may reverse the natural flow of hot air plus draw in rain. They can quickly remove a larger volume of hot and or humid air from your attic compared to static ventilation which helps save money on your heating and cooling. Attic fans can also make a lot of noise. They are typically easier to install and won t detract from the appearance of your roof.

I added a attic fan 1500cfm onto the gable but i have the airflow coming in from the outside instead of pushing air out. I have ranch house that has ridge vent soffit vents and two gables. Unlike ridge vents attic fans use electricity and need regular maintenance to keep working properly. Effective attic ventilation systems reduce damaging heat and moisture in your attic promote energy efficiency by helping to reduce the load on your air conditioner in the summer and also reduce the risk of ice dam formation on your roof.

When installed as part of a properly balanced when installed as part of a properly balanced attic ventilation system gaf cobra exhaust vent is a shingle over exhaust vent installed at the roof ridge that helps exhaust excess heat and moisture from your attic. An attic fan is an active system that actually forces air out. Vents that run along the roof ridge are an alternative to those that exit through the roof decking or gables and if the ridge is long enough they may be the only roof vents.