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    Default Ridge vents Homemade? Shingles extedning over fascia?

    I was on a roof today that had SO many issues its not even funny.

    TWO questions

    #1. Is there a requirement for how far a shingle should extend over the fascia?

    #2. Is the below ridge vent homemade? I have never seen this before. It is not fully covered by the shingles and it also extended off the end of the roof a good 6-8"
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    Default Re: Ridge vents Homemade? Shingles extedning over fascia?

    Your pic doesn't show us anything.
    Message to the 3 Corys.

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    Default Re: Ridge vents Homemade? Shingles extedning over fascia?

    The ridge vent has a built in edge or louver, see them frequently. Keeps horizontal wind driven rain out.

    Dom.


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    Default Re: Ridge vents Homemade? Shingles extedning over fascia?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dom D'Agostino View Post
    The ridge vent has a built in edge or louver, see them frequently. Keeps horizontal wind driven rain out.

    Dom.
    Cory,

    They also should not be installed to the end of the ridge but back as you described .

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    Default Re: Ridge vents Homemade? Shingles extedning over fascia?

    Quote Originally Posted by cory nystul View Post
    I was on a roof today that had SO many issues its not even funny.

    TWO questions

    #1. Is there a requirement for how far a shingle should extend over the fascia?

    #2. Is the below ridge vent homemade? I have never seen this before. It is not fully covered by the shingles and it also extended off the end of the roof a good 6-8"
    rodge.jpg
    This is an externally baffled ridge vent. This creates a Bernoulli effect, causing low pressure to develop on both sides of the vent which literally pulls air out of the attic. This is a very good type of ridge vent.


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    Default Re: Ridge vents Homemade? Shingles extedning over fascia?

    I recommend baffled ridge vents over mesh ridge vents. The mesh ridge vents can be short circuited by winds as little as 5 mph that blow perpendicular to the mesh opening. The baffle pushes wind over top of the vent and creates the Bernoulli effect like Jacob mentioned.

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    Default Re: Ridge vents Homemade? Shingles extedning over fascia?

    I believe the answer to the first question is typically 3/4".


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    Default Re: Ridge vents Homemade? Shingles extedning over fascia?

    One should always read the directions printed on the shingle pack. I have done roofing, and seen lots of other's work. I rarely see roofers adhering to the directions on the pack. Typically, manufacturers recommend 1/2 to 3/4 inch extension beyond the drip edge (if the installer put drip edges on, many don't), otherwise same distance on whatever is there. I have seen edges extended two inches or more past roof edges, they invariably bend and break, exposing vulnerable materials.


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