Comments on: Finally, some ventilation

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 05:58:36 +0000

Thanks! I think reframing the roof is not a smart investment for my house, and the next best thing would be adding boards to change the angle of and extend the lower part of the roof over the exterior wall, which, likewise, I think is not time well spent. Which leaves me with exterior vents mounted low on the roof, or possibly a fan on the back to pull air through from the soffits in the front. Thanks again

By: Thumb & Hammer

Thumb & Hammer — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 05:58:12 +0000

Sounds like our roofs are pretty much the same. We don’t have a ridge vent; we just have the standard square roof vents installed which are installed high, about a foot below the ridge, and low, a couple of feet from the bottom of the roof. At least this will allow for some air movement. With older houses, an ideal setup may not be possible and you have to settle for “the best you can do with what you have.” Unless, of course, you completely tear off and re-frame the old roof.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 05:57:46 +0000

How is the back part of your roof vented? While not a brick facade, my rear roof comes down just inside the rear exterior wall, while the front of the house has soffits and a gable and exterior ridge vents on the top. I can only assume this ventilation setup is not ideal, but have not been able to find any way of venting the rear half of the roof.