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Expert: Todd E. Miller - 6/26/2009


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my home 34x60,single story,red brick,calonial front,slab floor,havc vents in celing,living and bed rooms have cathediral celings on oppsite ends of home. attic ventilation is an oppening on each end of the 60' length through the shape of a birds beak, roof is 5/12 pitch. I am replacing the roofing shingles 30 year heritage, I have no soffit vents, and this area is probably covered with insulation, blown in celing, batt in walls, should I consider a full length ridge vent, attic fans at gable ends,some wind turbines on back side of home, attic is pretty hot in summer. thanks for any suggestions

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The best thing would be to open up the soffits and put vents in them, add a ridge vent, and close off the gable end vents.

Shy of doing that, I would leave the gable vents and put a turbine or two near the middle of the roof.

A great source of info on venting is at www.airvent.com

I hope this helps.

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Todd E. Miller

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I am available to answer any questions pertaining to residential (or other sloped) metal roofing. I have knowledge of most available products but I like to approach projects from a "needs" basis and analyze them individually. Additionally, I can answer most questions about building ventilation.

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I have worked for a manufacturer of residential metal roofing since 1980. I currently serve as President and have been involved with a wide variety of projects of all types across the world.

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I am a board member for Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, the local United Way, our church, and our son's school.

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Over the years, I have had articles appear in several trade journals including RSI, Remodeling, and Qualified Remodeler.

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I have a B.A. in Communications and have also completed three years of training with the E-Myth Academy.

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