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04-07-2010, 02:42 PM
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Attic Venting
we moved into a home last year and I'd like to add some venting for the attic.
It is a cape.
Any suggestions?
Types of vents?
Should I get a contractor? Is it possible to DYI ?(i'm a novice).
Any input appreciated.
i'm in town of babylon.
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04-07-2010, 02:59 PM
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Location: Strong Island
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If you have a ridge vent then that is all you need. If you dont have a ridge vent install a fan.
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04-07-2010, 06:06 PM
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Location: LONG ISLAND
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I just got a new roof put on by Grace roofing in Farmingdale. They just did that on my new roof . They did a great job overall. You should have a roofer do it . Best of luck, Johnny
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04-07-2010, 06:31 PM
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04-07-2010, 06:46 PM
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thanks, but that link is shot
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04-07-2010, 07:01 PM
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Attic fan.
If you do have a ridge vent, make sure your soffit's aren't blocked. This impedes airflow.
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04-08-2010, 04:25 AM
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04-08-2010, 06:26 AM
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Shells only! Shells only!:d
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04-08-2010, 06:41 AM
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Location: Kings Park & Jamesport
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Luke,
You need to give me more info. The attic finished? Does the house have eaves? If so are there vents? Are there roof vents? Is there a ridge vent? Any attic or whole house fans?
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04-08-2010, 06:42 AM
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Location: Kings Park & Jamesport
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OvertaxedinMass
If you have a ridge vent then that is all you need. If you dont have a ridge vent install a fan.
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Ridge vent is only 50% of the venting system, you need soffit vents for a ridge vent to work properly. |
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