Ventilation is the cheapest thing that makes a roof last in Cleveland metro, and exhaust without intake makes things worse.
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 hot attic in summer and a frosted attic in winter are the same fault.
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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 the intake and exhaust are balanced.
Are attic fans a good idea
Usually not here. A powered fan can depressurize the attic and pull conditioned air out of the house. Fixing intake and exhaust is the better spend.
Can ventilation be fixed without a new roof
Soffit intake can be opened up any time. Ridge exhaust is far cheaper to add while the roof is off, so plan it with a replacement.