Roof Vents

In the hot summers of New York, a ridge vent could be avery important part of your asphalt or fiberglass shingle roof replacement Bronx, and could save money on your energy bills. Roof vents are an important product that draws hot, humid air outside and pulls fresh air into the attic. Venting moisture out of your house will reduce mold problems. Removing hot air will keep your air conditioner wasting energy and costing you money.

Roof Ridge vents Bronx are not required by national building codes, but many local codes are requiring the use of them. Check your local building codes to see if your city requires a ridge vent and consider getting one for your shingle roof replacement Queens whether it is required or not.

There are several products on the market that can be installed as part of your fiberglass or asphalt shingle roof New York project. Credit: Courtesy Tarco Specialty ProductsMichigan City, Ind. based Blocksom and Co. offers a natural fiber product called Roof Saver that vents the ridge and can survive the severe winds of Miami and the Southeast coast. Made from high-density fiber on polyester netting, it removes hot air from the attic and eliminates potential damage to the roof, the company says.

Rapid Ridge Metric from Benjamin Obdyke in Horsham, Pa., is a nylon and polyester product that will keep roofs dry and tight for a longer period of time, the company says. The product is designed to protect roofs that have been installed with metric asphalt and fiberglass shingles New York. It helps the asphalt shingle roof Queens stay dry in warm regions of the country. The product is also a benefit to builders, Grimes says, because it comes with its own 1 U-inch collated nails and installs quickly.