There are two main types of roof ventilation.
Roof exhaust section.
These vents allow exhaust to escape.
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The trapped hot air goes out from the attics through the ventilation space into nature.
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Blades spin within the unit to expel air from the attic until the right temperature or moisture level is reached at which point it will automatically shut off.
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Exhaust vents unlike intake vents are installed at the topmost point of the roof.
If your ceiling has a plastic vapor barrier between the drywall and the attic insulation push the insulation aside and look for flow stains on the plastic often water runs to openings in the vapor barrier such as at ceiling light fixtures.
Some roof leaks are tough to locate.
It can be controlled by a thermostat or moisture monitor.
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Factors such as code requirements regional climate and roof and ceiling designs all need to be considered when venting your roof.
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Roof ventilation systems are unique to every home.
They are meant to let the air from indoors travel outdoors so there is continuous air flow.
Roof ventilation at work.
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