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Old 02-12-2008, 04:38 PM
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Re: Hip ridge vent
It's prone to leaking. It's designed as an exhaust vent and in its current configuration it will act as an intake. Not only that but it likely won't vent the attic space at all.

I'm not aware of any manufacturer of ridge vents that condone that installation.
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