Ventilation is the cheapest thing that makes a roof last, and New York metro.
At a glance
- Intake at the soffit and exhaust at the ridge have to be balanced.
- Ridge vent with blocked soffits pulls air out of the house instead.
- Insulation pushed into the eaves is the most common blocked intake.
- A roof that ages early from underneath is usually an attic problem.
Highly rated roofers across the county
Ranked by rating and review count. Call two or three before you decide.
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Paragon Chimney & Roofing of Queens
5.0 from 652 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours30 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Side by Side Roofing & Siding Contractors
4.9 from 552 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours25 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
TOP 1 Expert Home Improvement
5.0 from 463 reviews
Highly reviewed25 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Five Star Roofing Co.
4.8 from 446 reviews
Highly reviewed15 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
RH RENOVATION LLC
5.0 from 330 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours10 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
AK GATSIOS
5.0 from 327 reviews
Highly reviewed10 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
B&B Roofing & Gutters
5.0 from 265 reviews
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Royal Renovators Inc.
4.8 from 308 reviews
Highly reviewed35 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
FH Renovation
5.0 from 205 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours10 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Common questions
How much attic ventilation do I need
The usual rule is one square foot of net free vent area for every 150 square feet of attic floor, halved when a vapor barrier is in place and intake and exhaust are balanced.
Can ventilation be fixed without a new roof
Soffit intake can be opened any time. Ridge exhaust is far cheaper while the roof is off.