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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on March 3, 2007, 12:02 am
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> > Hello:
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> > Will be having a roofing job, and the roofer suggested a "ridge roof ve=
nt"
> > be added by him when he
> > does the new shingle installation.
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> > Did a Google search on these things, but a bit confused how they work.
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> > a. =A0what keeps the rain out if the rain is driven horizontally by a s=
trong
> > wind, which sometimes does happen ?
> > =A0 =A0 =A0Wouldn't any "horiz" or near horiz. rain get right into the =
attic ?
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> > b. =A0Didn't see any mention of screens for these things. =A0What keeps=
the bugs
> > and flies out ?
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> > c. =A0BTW: =A0do they come in different materials ? =A0If so, what woul=
d I want ?
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> > All in all, a good idea in your opinions ?
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> > (what's a typical or reasonable cost for a typical 40' or so length roof
> > line for the item and installation ?)
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> > Thanks,
> > Bob
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> They usally have a mesh or labrynth(sp) -like trap to keep out driven
> rain. The bugs are kept out the same way. Materials can be of steel or
> aluminum, or spun polyester around a stiff plastic weave, which I
> prefer visually, as it's ridge-capped over. Just don't step on it).
> Good idea, IMO, as you can't have too much ventilation. I've charged a
> few bucks a foot in the past for certain installations. =A0Tom- Hide quot=
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The only trouble I had were sparrows working hard to break into attic.
Finally had to removed, added hardware cloth, wide mesh screen, and
replaced ridge vent.
never any water, no bugs, much cooler attic
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