I am having my roof replaced and battling with to keep the ridge vents or close them off and completely depend on top of the line attic breeze solar exhaust fans.
The house is horseshoe shaped and slightly broken up into 3 different zones if you will. The house is 2100 sq ft.
I have researched the brand in the past and they are the best solar fans for residential market. The come with lifetime warranty and are made in Texas.
Here is my issue. I asked my friend that is a roofer his opinion on doing away with ridge vents. His opinion is that they are best option. My problem with this line of thinking is that ridge vents are dependent on lift from the air reaching 125 degrees or so where the air actually lifts through the ridge vents. (Passive ventilation)
My thought is that the solar powered ventilation fans would produce active ventilation and the soffit vents area are good and will be more than adequate after adding more to accommodate fan additions.
Please give me input on ridge versus active pulling through for ventilation.
We are also adding polarium under the new shingles as added insulation/seal to the attic.
Gig 'Em
Jason
The house is horseshoe shaped and slightly broken up into 3 different zones if you will. The house is 2100 sq ft.
I have researched the brand in the past and they are the best solar fans for residential market. The come with lifetime warranty and are made in Texas.
Here is my issue. I asked my friend that is a roofer his opinion on doing away with ridge vents. His opinion is that they are best option. My problem with this line of thinking is that ridge vents are dependent on lift from the air reaching 125 degrees or so where the air actually lifts through the ridge vents. (Passive ventilation)
My thought is that the solar powered ventilation fans would produce active ventilation and the soffit vents area are good and will be more than adequate after adding more to accommodate fan additions.
Please give me input on ridge versus active pulling through for ventilation.
We are also adding polarium under the new shingles as added insulation/seal to the attic.
Gig 'Em
Jason