Ridge Venting A Metal Roof

This has the same design as the 25 series with increased free air space of 36 square inches per lineal foot.

Ridge venting a metal roof.

Below we ve compiled some helpful tips on how to install a ridge vent for metal roofing. Position a section of metal ridge cap over the peak of the metal roof with the end of the ridge cap flush with one end. This unit is of the same design as the 35 series but the diverter is made from translucent fiberglass. Clean the surface of the metal roofing panel.

Profilevent ridge vent comes in 50 foot rolls. Airflow enters through soffit vents and flows upward through each rafter space until it reaches the roof peak where it exists through a ridge vent. This keeps your attic dry and reduces the chances of growing mold. Install bottom edge of profilevent 1 up slope from the edge of the ridge cap.

If your ridge is longer than fifty feet than butt the. A clean surface is needed for the adhesive of the profilevent to stick. Pull off the paper backing from the face of an adhesive closure strip cut to match the. Special metal ridge caps install along the length.

American metal roofs sells and installs these vents which move large volumes of excess heat and moisture out of your attic.