Metal Roof Ridge Vent Detail

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Metal roof ridge vent detail.

The good and proper ventilation is the key to lowering home energy costs preventing attic mold. This vent has a higher profile than the mwe and is open at the top. Traditional roofers use passive ridge vents which are ineffective. Pac ss ridge vent slope to high wall spec sheet download.

The ridge vent is then covered with a metal ridge cap the purpose of the ridge vent is to create constant air flow along the horizontal ridge of your home. This ensures that it will perfectly fit each roof condition. Cor mtl7f 3 purlin vent shed roof detail cor mtl7g 3 purlin vent wood frame detail cor mtl7h 3 purlin vent structural steel detail cor mtl8 metal roof framing w wood deck and ridge vent cor mtl9 metal framing w s 400 soffit vent cor sp1 spacer for metal roofing over asphalt shingles composition shingle detail drawings cor comp2. Roof pitch the metal roofing panels shown in this manual require a mini mum slope of 2 per foot to ensure proper drainage.

Metal roof ridge vent one of the most important components of a residential roof is the ventilation system. A ridge vent is designed to allow air to flow freely from the attic. The ventilator has an internal diverter to direct rain off to the side and out onto the roof. Our ridge vent is engineered to individual job requirements.

For longer slopes and lower roof pitches contact fabral for other suitable profiles. Refer to the rain carrying table in this booklet for the maximum allowable panel length per slope that will provide adequate drainage. Cad details document name pdf dwg download all cad construction details 37 1 mb 3 4 mb mc01 identification of roof areas 694 kb 167 kb mc01a single layer underlayment 678 kb 302 kb mc01b double layer underlayment 711 kb 322 kb mc02 vent pipe flashing 626 kb 349 kb mc03 valley. The all metal construction withstands heavy snow loads and will not compress under stress making for the perfect weather and bug proof system.

Deck w iso details. Find roof ridge vents at lowe s today. It s made from a permeable material and is placed on top of the metal roofing panels at the ridge of the roof. It has a totally covered top and blends well with the roof line.