AboutMichael 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".
Organizations None
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 .
Awards and Honors None
Past/Present Clients Way too many to list in England, California, Bahamas, Florida and Georgia.
Question I own a ranch home in Milwaukee,WI, with a hip roof. Do you recommend slant back roof vents over a ridge vent? Thank you for your time.
Answer Hi Mike. Personally, I have always used ridge venting assuming that hot air rises and if it is vented out from the highest possible point on the roof that should be better. However, I have installed pretty much every type of vent and slant back work equally as well. My only concern with them is if in torrential rain and high wind they may possibly allow water to enter the attic.
I guess if a tornado happens to pay a visit, there will not be too much difference between the two types.
Short answer: I would pick ridge vents.
