Ridge Vent Problems When Not To Use It

[@mr.lanechangeapparel5602]

Most definitely glad an honest person as yourself made this video to educate so many of us that has a contractor that will tell us anything instead of the Truth that will cause us less headaches in the long run. Contractor of mines in my ear blowing my phone up trying to get move to move forward with this ridge vent as he suggests... But I stay in Michigan and we get it all...

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

A roofer will make between 10 and $20 per piece of Richmond and it only takes five minutes to install it so of course they want you to use it Your roof absolutely needs. Ventilation ridge vent is not always the best option. Especially when it’s a low pitch roof. We live in the 110 mile an hour wind zone, and Richmond on a mobile home with a 312 pitch. I do not recommend it. I have a Doublewide myself and I would never put ridge vent on my double wide.

[@AbandonedNorthJersey]

Now I have a brand new roof and a pallet of ridge vent supplies on my front lawn after watching this video. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@AbandonedNorthJersey]

The contractor tried hard but I said I changed my mind literally seconds before cutting

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

That is probably your best decision

[@Thomas63r2]

The science of roofs seems to not so well known by many roofers. My house of the last 10 years is a small prairie ranch house built in 1945 in an area where big winds come every year during tornado season. My roof is a shallow, about a 2.5/12 pitch. Its obviously been reroofed a number of times, and when I bought it there were two large turbine vents installed on the back side of the roof that were an add on at some point - and they were stuck from wind damage. They were also a source of water entry with horizontal rain from high wind rainstorms. Roofers suggested a ridge vent and I said no that would just give more water an entry point and it wasn't originally designed with a soffit system to feed a ridge vent. It does have original gable vents up high under the overhanging eaves at each end of the house, and so I eliminated the turbine vents to change it back to be closer to the original roof design. I did add an electric exterior attic reverse fan over one of the gable end vents that I can use as a whole house evacuation fan during hot weather.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Interesting and well done

[@allymonami]

Ridge vent is best installed with deck screws. A small change that makes a huge difference. I live with hurricanes and wind storms every year and the strong wind can lift vents that are nailed down.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Good idea

[@flinch622]

I kind of had the same thought myself: those caps might be useable on something else, but for the damage caused trying to extract nails.

[@veganconservative1109]

I've been watching several vids on this and everytime they'd say 'nail' something in my brain tinged 'omg, wouldn't screws be a lot better?' Wind pressure, contraction/expansion. Oh boy.

[@timsinger6921]

Thanks for the video that is my problem. Roofer installed a ridge vent and my roof has leaked ever since.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Take it off and replace it with shingles and caps

[@bryanr5756]

Brother i was just up on my roof Sunday and saw this vent on it.. mines single.. shingle roof but a metal roof over my little deck.. they fu@ked up the flashing and drip edge so i got water in my place and subfloor..but ONLY at my front door.. your videos are a life saver brother!

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Thanks for watching my friend I appreciate you without you I don’t have a channel I hope your subscriber thanks for watching and I will try to keep everybody informed on what’s right and what’s wrong on the roof

[@bryanr5756]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair No problem good sir.. and yes Im a subscriber for sure! I like teaching myself anything I can and cant do it without videos like yours...heres a question for you, and a potential video.. what are your thoughts on spray foam insulation in a mobile home?

[@zironemegeaz]

My manufactured double-wide has a ridge vent that came with the roof and it has no peak. It's sunk down at the peak and leaks.

[@WeFindSimpleSolutions]

Agreed. We have a customer who’s Doublewide leaked after big storm or sustained rains. He had just had the roof done, and it looked perfect, the original installer would not do anything to resolve the issue. He was blaming it on a skylight that was somewhat near the ridge, but very obviously had nothing to do with it. . Since the homeowner didn’t really want the ridge vent anyways it was just something that original Roofer had done to upsell him, we went ahead and just took the ridge vent off, put another course of shingles and install matching ridge cap, never had a problem since

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I experienced the same issue with Richmond I do not suggest it on any mobile home it’s not necessary and I agree with you it is just an upsell that is not necessary ridge vent on mobile homes is no good

[@kmotley517]

Thanks Drew. I just bought a new 3 level townhome in June 2021. In October we had a big rain here in Illinois and the leak started. First thing builder said was, it's probably the ridge vent. They still haven't gone up to investigate and now it December and guess what? It rained yesterday and into this morning- non-stop. Water is coming through a light fixture at the top floor landing.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

If he knew it was the ridge vent weekend why in the hell did he get up there and fix it so you wouldn’t be having this issue right now that does not make sense my brother

[@kmotley517]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair I know. I am still within my Warranty period, but a 6th month "how are we doing" review is coming up - Guess what? I'm going to tell them how they are doing alright! I have access to the attic space. In your opinion, do you think I should go up to investigate first? Then they can't tell me that it's something different?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Yes go find out where the water comes from. I am not a fan of ridge vent. If it snows OMG 😳

[@carolineswan1224]

How is some one going to have a business doing roofing, and do a lousy job. Thank you for your video's so we can be more alert about the jobs some roofers do.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Thank you 🙏

[@mrmrlee]

My neighbor and I both have hip-roofed homes with very mild roof pitch. We're located on a hill and subject to high winds. He had a new roof installed with a ridge vent, first heavy rainfall we had the wind pushed all that water right up his roof where it poured into his house via the ridge vent. He had to have the whole vent removed and installed hooded vents like I have.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

My goodness why would a roofer put ridge vent on a low pitch roof that is subject to Highwinds is beyond me

[@acefreely3314]

Thanks, I was about to have a ridge vent installed in my roof. . I showed this video to the contractor and he agreed that a ridge vent wasn't a good idea.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Thank you I’m glad you showed it to him and I’m glad he realizes that ridge vent is not a good idea on a low pitch. I live in the 110 mile an hour wind zone. Real windy. You don’t want to put shingles with a low pitch and then put Richmond on

[@diaperdood9369]

What happens if you have tons of soffits intake vents along with ur ridge vent?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Double wide mobile homes are not made for ridge vent. Maybe in other areas besides where I live it would be OK. I live in the 110 mile an hour wind zone and what happens is when the wind is blowing it blows the water up underneath the ridge into the house. If my house was a 1212 pitch I probably wouldn’t mind it so much. Every situation when it comes to ridge vent is different

[@stinga562]

What about using other types of vents? I live in so cal and my double wide gets hot

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

If there’s not any vents up there now I wouldn’t suggest it it’s according to what kind of ceilings you have in your house is your roof vaulted in other words is it flat or is it on an angle if it’s on the angle then there is no venting. I don’t recommend putting a ridge vent on some thing that doesn’t have it already. These double wide mobile homes don’t have enough roof pitch to install the ridge vent. Well I take that back we live in a windy area and therefore ridge vent is a problem on low pitch roof but if you do not live in a windy area you can put ridge vent on your house

[@neileuliano9670]

Great info!!! I wish you were closer!!

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I wish I could do it for everybody

[@panchotheaddict420]

is double wide a flatter roof?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

No this is a double wide

[@terrycampbell4489]

Is a gable vent a good idea on a bouble wide

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

No

[@maryseay9406]

My ridge vent started leaking last night. I know they mucked up my doublewide when this was done (before I bought it). Not my favorite thing to be placing tarp in the middle of the night in a rain storm. Thanks for this video, affirmed my suspicions.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

If you have Ridgevan on a double wide get rid of it. They will leak every time you have a rain storm or a hard wind. Take two rows of shingles off both sides all the way down of course remove the ridge vent. Put back the two rows of shingles without cutting any shingles as they overlap the top and then put caps on it that will seal up your ridge

[@maryseay9406]

Would it be bad to do that and not replace the metal strip? I'm fairly certain that was removed as well.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

The metal strip that goes down the middle is what keeps the water out of your ridge if they took it off and put Ridgevan up there all that needs to be removed do you need that metal back over the ridge. Without the metal on the Doublewide you have a leak. So if your roofer took the metal out and installed ridge vent get rid of it that’s a bad mistake. Go up there remove the ridge vent put the metal back put caps back over it. Have somebody do it right

[@andrewbaggett2505]

I got some catching up to do Drew! Hurricane laura devestated us and took our entire electrical grid! Haven't had any power except from a generator for awhile. But my brand new double wide is still here without any damage!

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

So where exactly do you live Andrew. How far from the hurricane was you

[@andrewbaggett2505]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair beauregard parish, right near where the eye passed

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Dam it man I hope all is well

[@andrewbaggett2505]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair im more blessed than others. Only damage was some trees and my shop roof, the house is fine, and the lineman are working there butts off, we finally got power! Im good, thanks!

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Glad to hear everything’s OK

[@wonderwhat4]

Wow. Sad the amount of shoddy work being done and the homeowner sometimes finds out the hard way. Thanks for the video.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Tell me about it

[@buelowexcavating]

We got bats in our house from a faulty installation. I like that you clean up the nails.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I always try to make it the best I can

[@gikiki]

Can I caulk the sides of the ridge vent where the ridge vent is not touching the roof?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

It should not be above the roof it should be touching the roof it might need to be removed and reinstalled caulking is a Band-Aid

[@randelee3442]

❓ I have a house with a hip roof. I took my flat ceilings down and want to insulate and sheetrock directly to the shape of the hip roof .. how do I make sure that each section gets vented?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

After doing what you did that makes it a little bit difficult to be honest. I guess you could use ridge vent if you have a steep pitch but you don’t so I’m not real sure maybe you can put inside vents

[@randelee3442]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair what a good idea! Never thought of inside vents. I did a lot of research last night on the matter and many professionals were saying that the only way to do a hip roof that's vaulted it is to use spray foam on the underneath of the decking and then vents aren't needed.. of course like everything else there are two opinions on spray foam on the under decking. Many swear by it and say it's the best option others don't like it.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I do not like spray foam on top

[@larryseibold4287]

If not ridge vents matched with eave vents, what would you use to get enough open air flow for a whole house fan (2000 to 3000 cfm) out of the attic space on a 412 or 512 roof?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Ridge vent is ok in non windy places. If you don’t get much snow. Use 750 sland back vents. But then at lowes. Or buy a solar exhaust vent

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Slant back vents

[@porky7753]

Damm, those shingle lines. 😂 Looks like a rookie did it, usually rookies care about speed over quality. Nice to see you and Billy making it right for the customer.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

We fixed it it looks good I wish I would’ve got a last picture dammit I don’t know why I didn’t we install the solar fan in there

[@rob6365]

No subs care about speed not rookies

[@rob6365]

Subs have to worry about speed never a rookie

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

✅ your the best. Not!!!!!!

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Porky where are you

[@justhim8745]

how to replace the butyl or closure strip underneath the cap. it's all gone after 20 yrs

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Remove the screws find out what type of metal roof you have my new closures reinstall them. The ridge back on

[@LillieGorrell-dr1lt]

I had a metal roof put on my doublewide rec recently, the took the vent boot off an covered the area with metal. Now there is a bad smell in the bathroom. Is this because the exhaust vent was covered. Help! Please! Where do you work??? Thanks

[@jeffbuchanan4213]

Thank You Sir ! you just saved me a severe headache.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Yes sir. No ridge on low slopes

[@jeffipoo49]

I Read all the comments and replies but no mention about the proper way to put down the metal flashing at the ridge. Do you use sealant to stop blown water from getting under and at the seams? And on the nail holes? From the vid it looks like no sealant and nail holes spaced over a foot apart. How does that stop blown in water? I’ve got a 1970s double wide with cathedral ceilings and no attic with water leaking at the ridge. A roofing contractor said put a ridge vent But I ask what is it venting? My question is how to step by step put down metal flashing so it doesn’t leak. Thanks drew.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Here you go. Do not use ridge vent close it up with metal just like this one is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5qmmHuweNuJsKcsi=Q_mkFxnsVUlvMaxR

[@pcdubya]

Is there any way to put a roof vent if the ridge is double 2x8? similar to this one without the gap in between, total 3" ridge beam. I have a vaulted ceiling porch I want to close in and need air flow from the soffit? Mines a 4/12 pitch

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I don’t like ridge vent on a four pitch

[@gulopac1]

No more leaks, that's for sure, but, when you said if that's not have a ridged vent before, they don't needed, I not agree on that, because there is a lot of houses that need ventilation, because when they build those hoses, no body pay attention to high energy bills, and most of those houses are build with no ventilation, that cause the shingle roof to fail premature, because of the heat, but I agree with you when you said that a ridge vent not should be installed, if you don't have an energy inspeccion from a professional!

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I only say that on double wads or mobile homes other than that ridge vent is a good thing

[@BELINC7]

70 mph rain will drive water under that metal cap too unless it is sealed

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I agree

[@martinsFILMS13]

I have a ridge vent on with a flat roof one side of the roof is shingle the flat roof goes over a dormer and the roofing company nailed the ridge cap to my EPDM flat roof I can see the nails sticking out of it what should I do?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

They probably didn’t have any choice but to nail it where they did if your roof is like that and one thing that I hate about ridge vent is the nails will be exposed. You can see them through the vent and that’s one reason why I hate ridge vent to start with. I don’t think there’s much you can do about it at this point just keep your eyes on it and make sure it does not leak.

[@martinsFILMS13]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair thanks for the response. I'm really regretting the vent now but I will keep it until it leaks then get rid of it and get a fan.

[@RickMcCargar]

Just ordered a new roof, and it's coming with ridgevent. I have a problem with Pinetree needles on my roof. Looks to me like thousands of pine needles are going to get stuck in those little gaps and be next to impossible to clean out. They get in every crevice of every car on the property...after seeing this, I'm not sure it's the best solution for me. Let me add, my roof is an offset-A frame..two thirds of the roof on one side, one third on the other. Will this uneven distribution affect venting? Thank you.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Interesting love to get pics of the roof 9 102 941 7 61

[@chrisdesimone4249]

We recently had a ridge vent added to our ranch on a new roof install, the roofer left all our previous gables and fans. The ridge was installed incorrectly, among leaving the previous roofing technology installed. Our first snow storm, we had water raining into our home, the installation and entire attic was filled with mold. We currently had the entire roof ripped off, plywood and everything was ruined to the tune of $65k. We are trying to sue the old roofer to recoup but now we found out he lied about his insurance and of course Covid hit so the courts are backed up. YOU MUST DO YOUR RESEARCH, WE LEARNED THE HARD WAY.... EVEN OUR HOME OWNERS INSURANCE SAID "SUE THE ROOFER, WERE NOT HELPING" Glad to see there are GOOD, HONEST ROOFERS STILL OUT THERE

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

i hate to here that snow and ridge vent is a no no.... I just uploaded a video of installing some.. we do not have snow here

[@ubertocreote3198]

Along with the improper installation, does the slope of the roof also make it a good reason not to install that certain vent? It doesn’t look very steep at all.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Would never put ridge vent on something with this kind of pitch on it

[@leefoote528]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair what if you had that slope on one side and a typical slope on the other?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I don’t recommend putting Ridgevent on anything with a low pitch. What worries me is if you’re in a Highwind area the water will go up the roof and into the Richmond

[@flinch622]

Bare minimum pitch to accept a cap is 3/12 most cases, but single or double wides sometimes cheap out with 2.5/12. Personally, I like 4/12 or more. Thinking about century old homes two things come to mind: 9 or 10 foot ceilings and bigger roof pitches - there was no air conditioning for most back then, so basic design was the tool to manage most things. Those guys knew a thing or two, having little tech to lean on. The single/double wide prefab market needs some attention as an owner. Like buying a boat, you really ought to keep a folder on engineering details, because if that company ever goes out of business you won't get a second chance at that info. If you can talk them into providing a full set of prints do it: lots of details are peculiar compared to an average slab house, and it steers contractors into a more accurate bid by removing alot of guesswork and exploration/stupid demo work. Never let that info leave the property.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Very interesting and I agree with every word

[@dkat1108]

Yep Just told my roofer to change the vents back to the O'hagin fire and ice vents put them in the existing holes. If its not broken don't fix it. Thanks for the heads up I have exactly what you describe a double wide with vaulted ceiling and im betting it has the 2 ridge beams like you showed you can see it on the inside of the home on the ceiling there is a large sheet rock beam.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I agree

[@karentussing8148]

My house has 6 large gable vents, but the contractor insisted that ridge vents are very important. I realized only after I signed the contract that CertainTeed was giving contractors kickbacks for installing ridge vents. They are unnessary when you have plenty of gable vents and the CertainTeed brand of vents have troughs along their sides. I have many tall near my house (some branches over my roof), so after only a few days, my new ridge vents are filled with pine and oak pollen catkins and other tree junk. I'm so mad that I trusted the roofer to care about my home's actual needs.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I agree

[@DQ-su6qf]

Certainteed also gave kickbacks on ridge and shingles ect. as do many roofing manufacturers..Personally I would of preferred a lower price, redeeming these incentives was a hassle and I usually wouldn’t bother…

[@perfectchaos27]

***PLEASE HELP!!!! Hey man, I watch a lot of your videos and really appreciate them. I just bought a house with a metal roof that resembles Spanish tile. I’m confident there's enough airflow under the roof, but I’m unsure if the soffit and gable vents are sufficient to cool the attic. The contractor installed pink fiberglass insulation (not spray foam) between the attic and roof, using staggered wavy plastic pieces between the attic beams with insulation laid on top. I’m not sure if there's enough ventilation behind it. He also raised part of the ceiling in the dining, kitchen, and living room, leaving a smaller attic space there. Is this a problem? I’m under contract and can still have him remove it. I was thinking of adding a fan for better airflow, but after watching your videos, I’m concerned. My home inspector mentioned the insulation shouldn't be there, but your metal roof videos suggest insulation is okay if not better. I know you use spray foam, and this is fiberglass, but I don't want to make a big mistake in our first home. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! Also I'm in New Jersey if that helps and I'm open to anyone else in the comments opinions thanks very much

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I’m not sure of the type of ROOF you’re talking about not sure I’ve ever seen that before. I wish I had answers for you, but I don’t if I was there looking at it maybe I’d have a answer but without actually seeing what you’re talking about I’m not sure. Sure I could give you a good answer, sorry I couldn’t help that wish I could do better

[@scottyeakey244]

Hi Drew, question I have is I have the same double Wide roof set up but I have vaulted ceilings, 4 vents protrude out up near the peak so 8 total 4 Front 4 on back. I'm putting metal roofing on ,can I eliminate those 8 vents ? I was going to and then do Ridge vent but now I'm not sure, looks like I'd have to remove that metal your replacing.. If I cover over my vents will that be an issue..? Thanks in advance. Have a Blessed day. I live in Michigan if that matters to my question.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

That’s a very good question. And the answer is if there are vents up there with your voltage sealant you need them vents. And I would not recommend Ridge-vent. Unless you want it just for the looks and you have it completely sealed up. If it doesn’t have Ridge vent on it now don’t add it. I hope that helps

[@scottyeakey244]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair yes it does, thank you for sharing information.

[@thestocktonmill]

I have this same issue. Do you have a link to the "putting he metal and shingles back on? Help please;)

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

No I don’t have a link but if you have ridge vent on a Doublewide, I’m sure it didn’t come with it. I would suggest removing the ridge vent by a roll of metal 10 or 12 inches wide roll it down the center mallet on both sides and then put your caps back on shingle caps not ridge vent on a double wide

[@BrianB1963]

Won't it condensate if the vent is not there?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

This is a double wide mobile home and there was never a vent there to start with a roofer came in and installed the vent later and when he did water got under the vent and into his house so the house was made without them so I wouldn’t suggest putting them on the house if they weren’t there originally. It’s a double wide mobile home and generally you don’t vent a double wide mobile home. When they put two houses together there is no place in between to vent so venting would be unnecessary. They have a roof fence they have soffit vents and that’s all you need no condensation at all after we removed the ridge vent he never had it another day of problems

[@BrianB1963]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair Thank you for the information the reason why I ask is because I am a handyman Dealing with an issue on a brand new house that they installed. Double wide mobile home. They did a horrible job. I wish I could send you a picture So you can see how Most of the house has the cap up a little bit higher with some material underneath it but it doesn't look like that plastic roof vent. It looks like a fiberglass material About a 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch thick. Is then in the Master bedroom area, It steps down and it looks like it just has The cap shingles themselves. And that's where it's leaking. But the Span Of the cap shingles do not go far enough on either side for water or snow or rain to get underneath the sides. But I personally don't want to mess with liability roofing issues. I'll tell Them to Call the manufacturers installer it back And tell them to do it right Or get a pro roofer to do it. There's a lot of things I'm good at but I'm not gonna mess with the roofing aspect of it. Thanks again for your information

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

910-294-1761. Pictures

[@BrianB1963]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair cant see pictures

[@paulahundley9438]

What about on a singlewide?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

No

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Not unless a pitch is greater than a double wide what pitch is the roof?

[@sinoverlord409]

Called Ridge Vent for a reason. Meant for high-pitched roofs.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Exactly

[@sahilkapoor813]

Love your videos!! I am getting my roof done in Canada and my roofer is asking me to install a ridge vent on the vaulted ceilings portion of the roof for added ventilation do you think it's necessary? He says on the vaulted part it is very important.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Every situation is different is there venting up there now if not I would not suggest it

[@MichaelMantion]

You really should consult someone that understand science not a trades person who makes a video doing stupid stuff. No adding a ridge and Soffit vents is not necessary, It will save money during hot summer months but cost you a little money when you are heating. Since you are in Canada you should NOT add ventilation, you should add insulation and radiant barriers. You should also find and seal leaks.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Wow. So the roofer that is doing the roof is a Scientist. Like I said. Every situation is different. This house we are working does not have an attic. The roof beams are exposed.

[@101turk]

Where is the air intake on this trailer? Either at gable ends or they run a 2” overhand at the eves and perforated soffit aluminum. The problem w the solar is in winter it won’t run, and it should have a humidistat as well. Passive static vents would be better like every 15 feet.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

This place has vaulted ceilings

[@oldengdg2575]

Problem I see with your solution: I see no exhaust roof vents. My double wide has 3 big exhaust vents and the metal cover to the ridge and shingles over the metal. It looks like that roofer removed the vents and intended for his ridge vent to do the venting. Now you remove the leaking vent. No roof vent now. Moisture will cause mold now. Orig design probably has 3 exhaust vents. Hope you re-installed these 3 vents. Appreciate the info on ridge vent leaking.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Never had a days worth of trouble since

[@oldengdg2575]

Ok , so you have had no trouble, but the end result is the orig design had 3 big roof vents and now there is no roof vent at all. Do you think there might be moisture in there ? Did you try moisture meter ? Could mold form later ? Orig design had metal top and 3 big vents. Any thoughts on this ? Maybe you need a more correct ridge vent at a proper width and made for a proper angle ? @@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

[@randallkempf2143]

What is a double wide ?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Two Mobile homes put together

[@jonathanmoody6951]

I was about to install one of those on a house that got a roof then the original flipper tan out of money and the contractor never installed it. Glad I watched this. I had some doubts it would work because the last contractor had added lumber to the ridge board and it might be too wide for the underside of the vent to get air. I think I will get with the new owner and go with a different path.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I agree

[@ChannelOne-1]

Wish you were in my area. I hired an Owens Corning Platinum roofing contractor and they screwed a lot up....basic crap that even I know. Unbelievable.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I wish I was in your area to Brad the platinum roofer contractor will not always be the best they might be the best advertised that doesn’t make them the best

[@roopeshjoshi1293]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair I had the same problem with a platinum preferred contractor. I asked them to take off the ridge vent because I was getting a lot of problems. They took it off. But they didn't put metal. They just put a hip and ridge single to cover the opening. I'm scared of more issues occuring now.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

You definitely have to put metal.

[@Shasha8674]

How to close up ridge vent so can open/close it? Close it in winter and open the vent in the summer?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I’ve never seen Ridgevent you can open and close.

[@gremlinking5640]

Does attic ventilation do anything aside from help keep your house cool?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

YES for sure. They work together

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

It helps your shingles last longer

[@SISPY1]

It allows moisture to escape from your attic space and stop your attic from becoming infested with mold

[@Northwestprepper411]

Love the solar vents. Nice job fellas.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I’m definitely a fan of solar. I put about six or eight of these in every month

[@PatL77]

You just effectively created a massive heat transfer up against a vaulted (cathedral) ceiling. Now the interior damage won’t be caused by leaks from rain but the moisture created inside the house on the ceiling in the spring, summer, and fall will cause surfactant leakage and the beer can effect inside the house from the sun. “Cathedral” ceiling need ventilation in some way soffet to ridge.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Nope 👎. Your wrong. Sorry. 😞 double wide with low pitch will leak. We live in the 110 wind zone. The last thing you’ll want is ridge

[@PatL77]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair I get that part. But I’m just curious, how is the space between the roof and the Sheetrock going to vent properly. What is the solution? Heat transfer is not good. Seems to me you would have to connect all the rafter bays with some type of plenum then send air out a vent somewhere. Preferably vent the soffet and near the ridge somehow. I appreciate your knowledge and experience. I’m just curious what the solution is for venting a cathedral ceiling with out a ridgevent

[@cougarlover28]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair Yeah, follow manufacturer instructions on minimum pitch. Get out your pitch gauge. That double wide is probably barely 2/12. IF it needs ventilation an off ridge or some lomanco vents would be better

[@paulshearer9571]

Great video brother...if leaves and pine cones, spiderwebs etc are under the ridge vent blowing in then water and wind and snow is also going to get in. Its a no brainer...somebody got scammed

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

You are right, I’ve seen a lot of bad ridge vent installs and that’s a problem for sure. 👍

[@marynewman2206]

Do you have a video on how to install a solar vent because this is exactly what is happening on my house.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

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[@dmac2703]

I was leaning towards a ridge vent until I saw this video. I do not think I have enough pitch for the vent to work without water blowing in. My home currently has the roof vents installed from factory but the shingles need replaced. I was wondering if you suggest keeping the same set-up and roof vents already in place or removing them all together when replacing shingles? If I should keep them, would it be wise to replace or better seal the old ones?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I definitely recommend vents in your roof. If there are vents in your roof now you would want to replace them with a similar vent. When the roof gets replaced the new vents should be installed where the old vents were removed. I like to use what they call a 750 vent or they also call it a slant back vent on mobile homes. Regiment I don’t not ever recommend on a mobile home. If the vents are there that means your attic needs ventilation. Obviously all attics need ventilation. In someway. You could also I’m not sure what the situation is with your particular house but if the attic is open throughout the house you can remove the smaller vents and add a solar vent to the roof in the back side or wherever the sun hits the most. Do not try to steal the old ones. Excuse me not steel seal. Replace them with new vents.

[@dmac2703]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair Thank you for the quick and detailed response. I will use your advice and not even consider the ridge vent. My old roof vents are not leaking currently but I will replace them. When installing new ones what adhesive or sealer should I use?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Lexell you can buy it at Home Depot or Lowe’s. It’s about $9.50 per tube but it is the best. Make sure when you install the new vent you put caulking on the bottom before you said it in place.

[@optics4062]

Omg I am having a nightmare of a roofing job here in Montana. I have a double wide manufatured home that had box vents and I noticed they plugged all the box vent hole and are installing a ridge vent. I asked them why would you change the design of the house and is my house even compatible with a ridge vent? They said a ridge is way better but i still had my doubts. If it is so much better why wasnt the house designed that way. Job has been delayed for 3 weeks because they kept ordering the wrong size skylight. I litterally had to mesaure myself and tell them what model to order. Trying to figure out how to get out of my contract and just do it myself. I noticed the contract said Titanium underlayment but theyre using tiger, contract didnt mention anything about a ridge vent. Guess I need to get a lawyer.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

That’s not good I would not put ridge vent on my house and why would they close off the boxing holes that’s ridiculous

[@optics4062]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair The contract doesnt say anything about a ridge vent only about box vents. Also says titanium underlayment but theyre using tigerpaw. Is it safe to say the contract is void? I already paid they down payment.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Tiger paw is synthetic paper

[@Zack.G23]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair like you said yourself every situation is different. Why is it ridiculous to plug a box vent hole if going with ridge vent? You gunna nail the shingles to the air in those areas? Ridge vent is far superior to box vents for the majority of houses. Technology advances with time. Follow manufacturer instructions you won’t have issues.

[@asm101]

whats the slope on that roof?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I bought a 2 1/2 or 312 definitely not enough

[@asm101]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair seems like not enough slope for shingles... No?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

This is a double wide mobile home and it’s definitely doesn’t have enough slope for ridge vent there was not any ridge vent when this house was installed. And for some reason when the roofer installed the new roof he decided it needed Richmond. The problem is the pitch wasn’t high enough and he cut way too much ridge. I live in Southeast North Carolina on the coast. It is in the 110 mile an hour wind zone. I don’t recommend ridge vent around here unless it is a 512 or more

[@ScottDLR]

I give the homeowner extra credit for neatness! I really feel bad for him though. You pay an "expert" and get a headache. How about a vid on how to install continuous ridge vent on a roof with hip roofs?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

We don’t put ridge vent on hips

[@ScottDLR]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair OK, good to know. I'm leaning towards rebuilding the roof structure to get rid of them. They suck.

[@daveshelbygt]

Drew, it seems the vast majority of people that do a metal roof over existing shingles seal off the attic vents and open the ridge to vent under the new metal ridge cap....with breathable closure strips to seal it. Have you seen any issues with that setup leaking? My MH is 2/12 or 3/12 as well. I am 6 days away from starting this project and the only option besides venting at the ridge is getting 4 new 14-inch vents and 4 huge rubber boots to seal the vent. That's going to be a lot of screw holes and potential future leaks. Great videos by the way!

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Thank you 🙏 my friend.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I agree

[@daveshelbygt]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair Would you go with a vented ridge cap on an exposed fastener metal roof or recut the 4 separate round 14-inch vents? The vented closure seals made for the metal panels that I ordered seem pretty watertight and to prevent pest intrusions.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I would go with the water tight vents. I hate ridge

[@ChannelOne-1]

I would totally hire Drew if I lived in his NC area. I hired an Owens Corning Platinum level contractor and they were bad.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I wish I lived near you too buddy I would definitely do anything you need we work hard on our reputation every day.

[@veryaries_Awndreea]

Me too. They had to come back four times.

[@TADDs101]

So a Owens Corning "platinum preferred" contractor means nothing ?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Not everybody’s good platinum gold silver I don’t care what they call you it’s the work that you do that means whether you’re good or not. If you’re Owens Corning platinum preferred and you don’t do good work and you don’t make the customer happy that means nothing. I am not platinum preferred but I guarantee when I’m finished the customer will be happy

[@veganconservative1109]

Wow. I'm not a roofer by any shot, but that shingle line looked about as straight as the shingles on really old English cottages and not nearly as 'charming' as those. Was considering a ridge vent on a low-roof (slab foundation) that looks to be close to the one you are standing on. Was concerned about monsoon storms blowing the water right back up to the cut out top. Am thinking I'd rather have something go wrong with one or two small holes in the roof rather than near the entire top of the roof having to be replaced.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I agree, 100% whatever you do do not put ridge vent on a low slope roof especially if you have heavy wind in your area or even the snow that sits up there as it melts it can whick its way up under the shingles

[@myronbelger4180]

Why not just use roof sealant where the vent and shingles meet???

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Because then the water that goes in, it won’t be able to run out of it, and it will go in the attic

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Whatever you do never put sealant where it touches the roof or you’ll have big problems. The water needs to flow out from underneath that easily.

[@cherylt8590]

I know i need stronger glasses,but wow them shingles looked crooked to me lol,and boy what a mess at the peak and can't believe the so called fixed way looked ok to the people who did that even very sloppy job for sure and glad to see your gonna get it done right the first time👍😆😊...

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I forgot to get the finished part where the caps were on and we installed a solar vent

[@IQBooks-pub]

Can a ridge-vent ever be a bad thing? A roofer tells me its only needed if the linear distance is long. If not, it actually does damage. Is he BS ing me to save labor?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I don’t know what he’s talking about I can tell you that ridge vent is used for venting the attic and if you do not have a pitch of 612 or greater I don’t recommend it because it might opinion becomes a leaking problem in Highwinds. So I think his answer is wrong Ridgeback can be a good thing on a roof with enough pitch and it could be a bad thing on a roof without enough pitch. Now this generally has to do with the windy areas where the wind typically gets above 70 mph. If I’m venting my attic I personally would go with a solar vent I think that’s the best ventilation there is

[@johngabriele6532]

I’m glade I seen your video before I started to replace my complete roof on my double wide.. osb and all

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

No ridge vent. Especially if you ever get snow. Highwinds. It will blow right into your Ridge

[@warthogA10]

Question for those who know here, Had my roof done by a big co in November of 2021. They were supposed to come on a warm day but showed on one of the coldest days. I live in the North East, Boston area. When these guys got to the ridge cap it was pitch dark out, they used no light. A ridge vent was installed and then they covered it with architectural shingles... It looks like Godzilla's back with the razor like blades... I'm not happy. What do you think? I haven't paid anything yet and refuse to until this roof is done correctly. Thanks for any help in advance

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I would be glad to help you as a matter fact it sounds like they used architectural shingles on the ridge. They might’ve ran out of regular caps so I’m guessing they did it wrong. I’ll tell you what you can do you can send me pictures 910-294-1761 I will give you my honest opinion

[@warthogA10]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair that's really nice of you, thank you. I sent pics, they're not the best but definitely show my concerns. I already voiced them to a rep from the co, and have not heard back since, which was back in Nov. 2021, but the finance co they use has already sent the first bill, which I refuse to pay until the roof is done correctly

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I do not blame you. Something is wrong with that ridge. Shingles might lay dow over Tim. But not to sure of that. If your ins company comes they will tell you if it is correct. I had to do a roof over again due to fish eyes in the shingles. Water can blow up under the shingles if they are sticking up

[@georgebuzzardjr.638]

Look it didn't actually vent anything. Ha! You know it did do what it was suppose to do. Take the home owner's money. Thanks for another informative vid Drew.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Yes sir. Amazing.

[@edbouhl3100]

No air flow? Looks like a case of outright fraud to me!

[@Iamphuster]

I have a roof venting problem.. I need gutters and some kind of lower roof vent, and a ridge vent, but there is no overhang on my roof.. I've given this a lot of thought, and might have a solution, but I'd like to run it by a pro first. Can you message me? I will gladly send you photos/videos so you can advise on this, I hear it's a very common problem, at least in upstate NY.. Please message me.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Send me pictures 910-294-1761 I’ll be glad to help if I can thanks for stopping by my channel and I hope you are a new subscriber.

[@binhminh417]

Thank you for the great advice. I'm going to have my roof replaced due to hail damage. I will think it twice before having a ridge vent.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Ins should pay for that

[@douglasphillips24]

See so many shooting tin right over double wide shingles with ridge vent after tearing off all the square vents on either side . Definitely no bueno.

[@debbiewarren3821]

This is what they want to put on my house tomorrow. We never discussed this stuff. I have 6 vents. They are saying I need 14. I think they are trying to screw us over. Mine is a house.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Is it a low pitch like this one were the vents there before they started the roof or are they adding new vents because you should’ve had plenty events in the initial Roof Job if they’re doing a roof they should put exactly the same amount of events back on that we’re already there

[@71organicmusic35]

ice damming as well

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Exactly

[@WV591]

good thing i saw this i wont let then install Ridge vent

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Not on a double wide mobile home or a low pitch roof especially in the windy area. No ridge vent on my house

[@WV591]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair thx

[@veryaries_Awndreea]

I'm here to figure out how to remove mine. It allows noise and wind inside the attic, which vibrates and amplifies like a drum 🥺🙀

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

It can be removed and it’s not that hard to do once you start taking off the caps and the plastic rigid you will see how easy it is to add caps to fill that space. You might have to run another roll of shingles after you remove the ridge vent. Get rid of it if you can.

[@bruceparrett8805]

If it has cathedral ceilings, the fan is only going to vent the one rafter cavity in the direct line of the solar fan, you are not providing proper ventilation for this house

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

To be honest, Mobile home roof’s are built differently they’re vaulted ceilings do you have space in between that you don’t know about so in some cases you’re right

[@jamese9283]

I would never have a ridge vent on any roof. They weaken the peak of the roof, are prone to damage, prone to shrinkage which makes them leak, and they block the peak of the roof from walking and materials during maintenance. They can slightly improve ventilation but create numerous other problems.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

You are 💯 percent right

[@barkingshark6413]

You can’t pay people to care. You can pay them $15 or $1500 an hour and they either have the integrity to care or not. Most people doing work nowadays don’t give a shit about quality work. We recently had a roof installed and half of it was crooked at the ridge as they didn’t snap a chalk line. They got too confident. I had them rip the whole roof off and redo it… then I witnessed a guy putting his cigarette butt under one of the shingles… not too many people care these days.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

So true

[@MichaelMantion]

Ventilation is NOT KEY. Radiant barriers would have helped. Sealing the poorly installed ridge vent would have helped. Even a low flow attic vent will pull conditioned air into your the unconditioned void.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

You have not a clue. Just saying. No attic to vent exposed beams. This is NC SE NC To be exact. It’s like Florida.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Most beach houses do not have attics

[@imtheonevanhalen1557]

If you check the instructions supplied with the vents, DO NOT install without sealant between the gaps on archetectural shingles...three tab shingles are fine without.....and in this installation, the vent is worthless anyway...... Again, check the instructions......with a ridge board, 3/4 inch per side is required

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

That’s a good explanation

[@liledfreemon4673]

I’m not a roofer or builder and I can tell you that you WILL destroy a double wide with any roof ridge vents.. if roofers would pay attention double wides have full length soffits all the way around..

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I agree, 100% not made for Richmond

[@matthewcrockett604]

Not to mention the fact the slope is less than it needs to be with ridge vents..

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

You’re exactly right there is not enough slope for ridge vent. Water will go right in there.

[@thewho6743]

Why not just take off one of the top courses there it's been cut and you probably buy the prevailing wind side just put it install the full shingle that goes over the top of that Ridge and then cap it

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

That is exactly what we did we were mowed rose of shingles reinstall them overlapping we put caps on it it never leaked again. Whoever did the roof for him talked him into ridge vent which was a big mistake. Not enough pitch on that roof for Ridge vent. We did exactly what you’re talking about and removed it it was leaking

[@MrRerod]

I knew there was two reason not to use ridge-vent. Low pitch, and they dont vent much with snow covering them.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

100% I could not agree more

[@stevenleger8569]

the roofer used to be a sailor. Look at those waves

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I know right

[@paulkoester5573]

There's an s in the roof for super

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I know right. Lol 😂

[@bruceontheloose1708]

get a sun rise solar vent the best on the market.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Very interesting I have not heard of that I’m not a fan of Ridge vent on low pitches

[@RosyMapleMoth55]

I heard if the roof pitch is 3/12 or less you shouldn't use ridge vent. But, I'm a female so what do I know..... The guys who did this roof should be run out of business.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

You are correct no ridge on anything under 3.5 pitch. Being a woman does not mean you don’t know anything. Don’t cut yourself short

[@goosecouple]

​@@DrewsroofingandhomerepairWhat is a 3.5 pitch? Did you mean 3/12 ?

[@adamhamilton23]

​@goosecouple it means every 12" it drops in elevation 3"..... also GAF, Owens corning, lomanco says ridgevent can be installed 2/12 - 16/12..... Also, in reference to this video... you NEVER install ridgevent on a modular home!

[@duncanstirling6643]

Damm good video, hate to see things like that

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Thank you 🙏 my friend. And I agree

[@jasonwebb1113]

Install off set ridge vents. Thats what I would do

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I removed it installed a solar vent I wish I got a picture of it dammit

[@texasRoofDoctor]

I am not saying that your lines are swimming and the ridge vent is crooked but...

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

That’s not my lines. I came back and fix this job removing the ridge vent after the other installer installed the ridge vent so the roof was not done by me all I did was remove ridge vent and recap.

[@texasRoofDoctor]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair Whew ! I was worried for a minute. A lot of our work is fixing work done by "ghetto Allstar" roofers. Keep up the good work!

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Thanks

[@brianyoung8999]

the roofer didnt use the provided holes on the vent either, just went at it with a nail gun

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Some people are ridiculous

[@brendanwilson530]

ridge vent is a problem when you do not have soffit vent, yet gable vent

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

We have soffit vent when the house has a low pitch you have a gable vents when you have a house with a large pitch in other words 612 712 812 912 1012 1112 1212 them could all have gable vents and they can also have Richmond anything under a 612 I do not recommend regiment that 612 pitch

[@DQ-su6qf]

I never trusted ridgevent and never installed any..Used O’Hagin vents…

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Interesting and I agree I hate Richmond

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Ridge vent

[@blinkimgone04]

it's too flat, which is against manufacturer installation recommendations. don't blame the product, blame the ignorant installers.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

True

[@MundiTaurus]

Most roofers push ridge vents because they make more money. And, they don't even know how to properly configure venting, intake and exhaust, per cubic feet/sq. in., code/s, such as 1/150 or 1/300. That's s poor job overall. Even some of the shingle runs are crooked. A suit should be in order.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I agree 💯 percent

[@trevorwesterdahl6245]

Assuming a "new" roof comes with, at least, a 10 year warranty. Repair should have been free. Looks like typical result from "saving" money, by not having pros do the work.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Not my roof not my company. All we did was remove The ridge vent that shouldn’t have been installed to start with

[@trevorwesterdahl6245]

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair Sorry, never meant to say anything bad about what you posted... just pointing out that a legitimate roofing company would have installed the roof (as you pointed out...properly...what didn't happen) and it would have a warranty. I'm getting a new roof now. All roofers are offering me 10 year plus warranties (parts and labor).

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I wish you all kinds of success with your roof I hope you get the best contractor in your area and don’t take the lowest price

[@indman101]

Solar fans don't pull enough heat out of the attic more of a gimmick.

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

I actually like them myself