Shed Roof Ridge Vent

If you must vent the shed roof the most workable fully vented roof assembly is the icehouse roof in which a first layer of sheathing is roofed with 15 felt or a waterproofing membrane and flashed tightly to the wall.

Shed roof ridge vent.

Lomanco omni series ridge vents are available in two versions and two styles. A ridge vent is installed at the peak of the shed roof for shed ventilation. Step 2 measure 3 out from the wall where the smartvent will bend up on the wall. Integrity roofing and painting.

Shingle up to the area that requires the smartvent roof to wall vent application. Ensure there is proper continuous intake ventilation below proposed roof to wall ventilation. The regular omni style is traditionally installed using a hammer while the lo omni style with its low profile can be installed using a nail gun. For existing roofs remove the ridge shingles and cut back the sheathing about 1 3 on either side of the peak.

The roll versions comes in easy to handle 20 and 30 foot lengths while the stick version comes in 4 foot lengths. Shed roof ventilation instructions. The apex of the roof will have an opening and the ridge vent will be installed at the apex.