Installing Roof Vent Shingles

Install a layer of roofing insulation as recommended by the roofing manufacturer.

Installing roof vent shingles.

What you ll need to install a roof vent. Next position your ladder. Install new field shingles. Hammer down any large nails that are exposed by the removal.

To install the vent the roofer slips the flange the metal lip of the vent under shingles at the upper part of the hole and rests the flange on top of the shingles at the down slope part of the hole. To vent the roof holes are cut in the old roof above the soffit which pulls air through the soffit vents underneath. Installed at the peak of a sloped roof the ridge vent allows damp warm air to escape from the attic. Venting the ridge cool outside air travels under the shingles to the vented ridge pulling out moisture and heat.

Install the ridge vent shingle over style install the ridge vent aluminum. Cut the ventilation opening. Drill a hole upward through the middle of the area you desire and leave the drill bit sticking up through the roof so you can find it from the. This is an area of the roof which requires extra care and skill.

Cover the entire flange with shingles to integrate it better into the roof. Glue down shingles to cover the bottom of the vent. A ridge vent is an important part of a home s roofing system. These shingles are applied with a 61 2 inch offset with 55 8 inch exposure over prepared roof deck starting at the bottom of the roof and working across and up.

Press new shingles onto the caulk and use nails at the top of each shingle to fully secure them to the roof. For most asphalt shingle ridge caps there are two. This will blend shingles from one bundle into the next and minimize any normal shade variation. Place a line of roofing tar or caulk on top of the vent s flange or its bottom flap using a caulk gun.

Start from the top of the roof and remove the old shingles along with the flashing underlayment and vents. A properly installed ridge vent increases energy efficiency and prolongs the life of your roof. Start by removing the nails holding the ridge cap shingles in place. Application with offsets of 4 inches to 8 inches are also acceptable.

First head up to your attic and determine where you want to install your roof vent.