I see it a lot when meeting with homeowners who are trying to decide on contractor. "Well, this contractor said he was going to add ridge vent at no cost" my reply is always, "that's a great option, and a great way to ventilate your attic, did he/she check your soffit vents for obstructions, or if you have enough, or any?" The answer is always "No" Upgrading a homeowner to ridge vent is a great closing tool, but it can be a huge disservice to them if you remove power attic fans, add ridge vent, and never check for proper ventilation.
A good Contractor will want to walk the perimeter of your home and count the number of soffit vents, remove a few of them to make sure there isn't any insulation blown over the opening, check the hole size (I've seen the openings above the vent as small as a half dollar) and do some math to calculate the proper amount of vents.
Adequate roof ventilation reduces cooling bills and extends shingle life both roof and soffit vents are easy to install in just a few hours. They'll protect your house from expensive future repairs.
A good Contractor will want to walk the perimeter of your home and count the number of soffit vents, remove a few of them to make sure there isn't any insulation blown over the opening, check the hole size (I've seen the openings above the vent as small as a half dollar) and do some math to calculate the proper amount of vents.
Adequate roof ventilation reduces cooling bills and extends shingle life both roof and soffit vents are easy to install in just a few hours. They'll protect your house from expensive future repairs.
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