Ventilation is the cheapest thing that makes a roof last, and Virginia Beach 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
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Custom Home Improvement & Repairs of Hampton Roads
4.9 from 1,085 reviews
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WT Anderson Roofing & Siding
4.9 from 652 reviews
Highly reviewed15 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Home Genius Exteriors
4.7 from 795 reviews
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Atlantic Craftsman LLC
4.8 from 595 reviews
Highly reviewed50 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Pyramid Roofing (Peninsula)
4.9 from 367 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours40 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Jayhawk Exteriors
4.9 from 358 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours20 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Reitzel Roofing and Exteriors
4.9 from 343 reviews
Highly reviewed20 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Pyramid Roofing (Southside)
4.9 from 316 reviews
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Stublen Roofing
4.9 from 303 reviews
Highly reviewed15 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.