Roof Vent Chutes

Most typical attic vent chute sizes are 16 and 24 to match open space between the roof framing members.

Roof vent chutes.

For best performance the airspace in the vent chute should be a minimum of 2 in. Space between each vent perforated center line to fit most applications wide nailing flange and center strut allow for easy installation economical way to meet energy code requirements for air flow. Effective attic ventilation systems reduce damaging heat and moisture in your attic promote energy efficiency by helping to reduce the load on your air conditioner in the summer and also reduce the risk of ice dam formation on your roof. Intake vents located at the lowest part of the roof under the eaves allow cool air to enter the attic.

Commercial attic vents the keepa attic vent is built exclusively for flat roof ventilation roof pitch is 2 12 or less. Item 1571672 model xudv2248. Shipping add to cart. The keepa attic vent is used for ventilating attics and or plenum as a roof exhaust vent or as an air intake roof vent.

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. Designed to friction fit between the rafters or trusses with the vent s cones pushed up against the roof deck secure the vent in place by stapling the wide nailing flanges to the truss and top plate by using a horizontal stroke with your hammer tacker hammer tacker not included polystyrene material provides a lightweight air channel. Cathedral ceilings require a continuous run of vents from intake to exhaust with a 1 in. Soffit vents are one of the most popular intake vent styles.

Vent chutes are shaped in such way that can be stapled to the roof decking along its edges which is an easy task if installed on a new construction without the ceiling drywall below. It alleviates moisture in the winter and heat in the summer to extend roof membrane life. Unless you re bulk filling rafter bays between 2 10 or 2 8 rafters with closed cell spray foam this approach will likely require you to fur out the rafters to accommodate additional insulation to achieve desired r values. Hot air exhaust vents located at the peak of the roof allow hot air to escape.

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