Low Pitch Roof Vents

Reshingling a low slope roof and a few things not to do this article covers reshingling a low sloped roof and a few things you should avoid when shingling such a roof.

Low pitch roof vents.

Soffit vents are one of the most popular intake vent styles. The universal dormer vent is a low profile off ridge roof vent that is designed for a pitched roof of 3 12 slope or greater. This slant back roof vent is one of the best built and most reliable on the market. It features 50 square inches of net free area louvers on three sides slant back and a low silhouette.

So it is essentially boxed in on 3 sides. They are easy to install under the roof s overhang which is known as the soffit are generally hidden from sight and provide excellent protection from weather outdoor debris and pests while still allowing air to flow into the attic. November 19 2014 9 08pm 1. Visiting my sister marlene in thunder bay this summer 2012 there was as usual a project like every other time.

Although surprisingly there was only one leak in the old roof. About 12 x 18. Smartvent low slope application smartvent can be modified to provide intake ventilation for new roofs or re roofs through the fascia board for low slope roof with less than a 4 12 pitch. The universal dormer vent can be used as an air intake vent or as an air exhaust vent depending on where you install it on the roof.

I m trying to vent a 1 12 roof that has not been vented. Continuous or individual soffits. The lrv50 louvered roof vent is a great heavy duty vent for use on pitched roofs. The universal design looks great on a shingle roof.