Metal ridge vent basically allows hot air to passively escape from your attic by circulating outside air in through the soffits vents below and exiting through the highest point of the roof (fig. 1) .
Do It Yourself Roof Repair Metal Ridge Vent: Figure 1
The vent should be nailed into place through the roof decking and into the rafters or trusses below (fig. 2) .
Do It Yourself Roof Repair Metal Ridge Vent: Figure 2
If it is just nailed to the roof decking, the nails may work loose and cause premature failure to the vent (fig. 3).
Do It Yourself Roof Repair Metal Ridge Vent: Figure 3
When the ridge vent is loose, water can blow in and the wind can rip the vent tearing it from one end to the other (fig. 4) .
Do It Yourself Roof Repair Metal Ridge Vent: Figure 4
Nails may be tucked temporarily under the shingles as markers to identify the rafter locations during the installation process (fig 5). 
Do It Yourself Roof Repair Metal Ridge Vent: Figure 5
Once the vent has been secured the nail heads should be sealed (fig. 6).
Do It Yourself Roof Repair Metal Ridge Vent: Figure 6
Rubber end plugs prevent water from entering once completed (fig. 7).
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Do It Yourself Roof Repair Metal Ridge Vent: Figure 7 |
