Hidden Roof Intake Vent

Certainteed intake vent provides continuous intake airflow at the roof s edge and provides proper intake ventilation for homes with little or no overhang.

Hidden roof intake vent.

Intake vents located at the lowest part of the roof under the eaves allow cool air to enter the attic. It allows air to flow freely through the 1 roof decking slit providing more than adequate soffit ventilation to maximize ridge vent effectiveness. Hidden vent systems rose came into popularity about 20 years ago for discerning homeowners who don t like the traditional cheese grater venting look that is on many aluminum panel soffit vents. State of the art attic ventilation products.

Hot air exhaust vents located at the peak of the roof allow hot air to escape. An easy tool to determine the number of o hagin attic vents required for your project. The best ventilation solution for tile roof applications in areas where rain or snow may be a concern. The hidden vent style provides up to 9 65 inches of net free intake area for proper roof ventilation.

Wind driven rain 8 8 of rain at 110 mph. Unique design adjusts to almost any roof pitch. Approvals technical bulletins warranty and building code information. Find a distributor near you.

Remember that air is sucked up through the intake vents and is drawn up along the roof until it exhausts through the roof vents. Smartvent is a tapered under shingle plastic product designed for installation. In addition to all the design construction features and color choices of the o hagin standard line this patent pending attic vent features an interior stainless steel diffuser that breaks down wind driven rain and snow before it can enter the attic space. Designed for ease of installation perimeter soffit panels feature a post formed lock popular with installers for its locking assurance and trouble free handling.

Along the soffit edge of the roof or the facing edge of dormer rakes and goes virtually unnoticed. And they have passed all research and development tests for weather infiltration. They are easy to install under the roof s overhang which is known as the soffit are generally hidden from sight and provide excellent protection from weather outdoor debris and pests while still allowing air to flow into the attic. Construct a hidden roof intake vent at the top of the building wall by removing the wall top trim or top siding board cutting away any building sheathing or blocking at the wall top nailing 1 spacer blocks 16 on center nailing a new spaced out wall top trim board along the roof eaves and screening the opening against insects.