In a vaulted roof a ridge vent serves as the outtake or exhaust vent.
How to access a roof vent on a sloped roof.
Draw a circle around the perimeter of the duct work onto the underside of the roof sheathing.
Dry fit the duct work assembly that will run from the dryer to the roof.
Use a sturdy extension ladder that extends at least 3 feet above the eaves to climb onto the roof and secure the bottom to the foundation and the top to the eaves or fascia so it doesn t move.
The compact roof is an unvented system that incorporates a layer of closed cell foam underneath the roof sheathing and should provide satisfactory performance in any climate.
Our ul certified aura vents pop vents round back vents and keepa vents are tested to withstand wind pressure speeds up to 200 mph.
Before accessing the roof users connect the rope grab device to the safety harness they wear in a safe zone.
A ridge vent features an open strip along the length of the ridge where the air that enters the soffit can escape.
When venting a mansard roof or one with multiple roof levels metal era s hi perf ridge vent.
Using a throwing line.
Drive a nail upward through the roof from the inside to mark the center location of the vent.
Slope to flat wall version is an ideal choice.
For work on a sloping roof users should always face the ridge which means they should use the chest attachment point of the harness.
A throwing line is used to get the rope over the sloped roof.
The roof system that i prefer for this application is a compact roof assembly which is standard construction for low slope roofs throughout north america.