My home is 24 years old. I am the original owner.
While my roof is in relatively good shape, considering its age, I am planning on having new shingles installed.
I currently have a power fan vent. I have had to replace the fan motor twice in 24 years.
I have had several contractors provide estimates for my roofing job.
They have offered different opinions regarding the advantages/disadvantages of keeping or removing the power fan vent and putting in a ridge vent.
I have researched the subject online and believe that there is no right or wrong answer.
My thinking is that if my existing powered fan has done an adequate job for 24 years, why change to a ridge vent.
Maybe I am wrong—but I have thought it would be beneficial for the contractor to have taken a look at my attic from the inside –and measured it to determine my ventilation needs—which not a single contractor has done even though I have asked about it and have easy access to my attic. I believe I have sufficient soffit ventilation.
I have concerns- regarding the ridge vent—I understand the advantages of the ridge vent.
Could cutting the necessary vent space for the ridge vent installation effect the structural integrity of the roof?
I am also trying to determine the size fan which would be required.
I have a peaked/sloped roof and the dimensions of my attic are as follows:
Height 8.5 feet
Width 29 feet
Length 45 feet
Can you provide any recommendations of keeping the power vent fan or removing it and installing a ridge vent?
Any advise or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jay
While my roof is in relatively good shape, considering its age, I am planning on having new shingles installed.
I currently have a power fan vent. I have had to replace the fan motor twice in 24 years.
I have had several contractors provide estimates for my roofing job.
They have offered different opinions regarding the advantages/disadvantages of keeping or removing the power fan vent and putting in a ridge vent.
I have researched the subject online and believe that there is no right or wrong answer.
My thinking is that if my existing powered fan has done an adequate job for 24 years, why change to a ridge vent.
Maybe I am wrong—but I have thought it would be beneficial for the contractor to have taken a look at my attic from the inside –and measured it to determine my ventilation needs—which not a single contractor has done even though I have asked about it and have easy access to my attic. I believe I have sufficient soffit ventilation.
I have concerns- regarding the ridge vent—I understand the advantages of the ridge vent.
Could cutting the necessary vent space for the ridge vent installation effect the structural integrity of the roof?
I am also trying to determine the size fan which would be required.
I have a peaked/sloped roof and the dimensions of my attic are as follows:
Height 8.5 feet
Width 29 feet
Length 45 feet
Can you provide any recommendations of keeping the power vent fan or removing it and installing a ridge vent?
Any advise or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jay