turbine vents and ridge vents

09-29-2011, 01:41 PM	#1
rhlhomeowner Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1	turbine vents and ridge vents we have 2 turbine vents on the roof now. we are having the shingles replaced and they suggested a ridge vent. should we leave the turbine vents and add the ridge vent or will the 2 work against each other Last edited by rhlhomeowner; 09-29-2011 at 01:44 PM.

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09-29-2011, 06:33 PM	#2
Roofmaster417 RFN-4A-LVN     Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield and Joplin Missouri Posts: 981	turbine vents and ridge vents Quote: Originally Posted by rhlhomeowner we have 2 turbine vents on the roof now. we are having the shingles replaced and they suggested a ridge vent. should we leave the turbine vents and add the ridge vent or will the 2 work against each other If you have functioning soffit and gable vents then ridgevent alone will satisfy your venting needs.IMO turbines are salvage and are not worth the cost. They are an eye sore and make alot of noise and allow precipitation and critters in your attic. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-29-2011, 06:44 PM	#3
seeyou Shut in w/o Home     Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 690	turbine vents and ridge vents plus one

09-30-2011, 09:11 AM	#4
Windows on Wash Exterior Construction     Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: VA, MD, DC Posts: 3,493	turbine vents and ridge vents +2 They are almost universally incorrect. Passive ventilation is always more preferable. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.