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About Michael J. Owen
Expertise
Pretty much anything about roofing, particularly asphalt shingle and metal. Replacing damaged sheathing/plywood etc. Questions about venting attic spaces.

Experience
Twenty years of repair, new roof, roof overs and truss work. Still enjoy "getting on the roof".

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Publications
Just had my late mothers book published. A murder mystery set in England.

Education/Credentials
High school, College graduate in England. Now living in Panama, Central America after living in the U.S. for 25 years .

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Way too many to list in England, California, Bahamas, Florida and Georgia.

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Roofing - gaf ridge vent

Expert: Michael J. Owen - 11/9/2009

Question
Should all homes have the ridge vent installed?
Littleton Colorado, Jefferson county
My home does not get hot and I am more concered with cold and ice/water, coming in thru the vent. Ranch home has 3 turtle vents
instead. Is this bad, should I insist on the venting as I see both ways being done on the new Hailed out roofs being redone.

Thank you so much for your time.

Answer
Hi Linda. In my opinion, Yes. I believe, as do many others in the trade, that ridge vents are by far the best way to exhaust the hot air in an attic or keep it well ventilated year round.
However, you do need some type of soffit vent and the area of venting is important. Usually it is one square foot of vent for every 150 square feet of attic area. Here is a web site that should help to explain it better than I.

http://www.rd.com/18231/article18231.html

Hope this answers your question.

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