An independent roofing contractor based in the West Midlands specialising in domestic roof projects throughout the UK
An independent roofing contractor based in the West Midlands specialising in domestic roof projects throughout the UK
Roof vents are used to regulate the ventilation in the attic. It diffuses the cooler air inside the roof while exhausting the hotter air from the roof surface. However, with a saturated roofing market landscape, choosing the right roof vent for your home becomes confusing.
If you want to change your roofing vent or your home is under construction, read this blog to know its commonly used types, benefits, and limitations. This blog is a must-read to pick the right roof vent for your home!
Choosing the right roof vent is extremely important as it has numerous benefits. So, before discussing the types of roof vents, it’s crucial to understand the general benefits of using roof vents!
Here is the list of the 11 most commonly used and trusted roof vents. Their pros and cons will help you identify a suitable option for your roof. You may also opt to consult experts like S. Tomic Roofing Ltd. To get some advice! There are two types of vents: Exhaust and Intake Vents.
Intake vents are air ducts originating from the basements/the area where you have a furnace and open to an outer vent. These fresh air intake vents help channel fresh air inside the home so you have healthy air to breathe in.
They are the most famous type of intake vent. Soffit vents are installed under the eaves of the roof to ensure air ventilation in the roof. They have four further types, i.e.:
Gable Vents are located on either side of the roofs, passively venting air into the attic. They have been a popular choice for many people.
Fascia vents are a great alternative to soffit vents. They were built for the roofs that don’t have the eave size to fit soffit vents. They are great for low-level ventilation. They are placed over the roof’s fascia board and gutter, giving a seamless finish.
Drip edge vents are installed beneath the shingles and help gutter in water drainage. They are usually made of malleable metals installed by drilling holes in the drip edge itself or added as an add-on.
Exhaust vents are used primarily to regulate the warm air out of the roof and attic. They are placed at the top or near the rooftop for maximum efficiency. They work passively to vacuum the warm air that protects the roof from extra warmth, reducing energy consumption and moisture buildup.
Box vents or Louvered vents (aka turtle or static vents) are diverse and complement the roofs with various angles and valleys. They are pretty similar to off-ridge vents and are installed at various locations on the roof where ventilation is required. They are box-shaped and typically installed on the roof peak.
Cupola Vents come in different shapes and improve the airflow significantly. They are a premium choice for air and Light ventilation while adding aesthetic appeal to your roof. However, most do not usually prefer them due to their expensive cost.
Electric-powered vents or hard-wired vents work on an active mechanism, where motors are attached to large fans that remove hot and humid air from the attic. As they are operated by electricity, you can control the ventilation.
Roof turbines aka whirlybird vents, are static in nature and use wind to vent out air. The spins are made of metal or plastic heads/fans that rotate with the wind and suck out the inner air.
As evident from their name, they are operated using sustainable energy for solar energy. They require less or no power at all, making them a highly cost-efficient option.
Many people confuse them with box vents due to their rectangular shape; however, they differ. They are less popular due to low efficiency and small size; however, they really complement the roofs that acks long ridge lines!
They work passively by exhausting the natural warm air raised from the roof and attic. Ridge vents are installed along the length of roof ridges and run to the peak of a roof ridge. They are seamless and often mixed with the shingles of the roof.
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