Why Proper Roof Ventilation Matters: A Real Minnesota Example
Upon inspection of the ventilation on this roof, it was determined that the one particular vent circled below was “offsetting the system” of the rest of the vents on the house and needed to be eliminated.
No biggie! Most asphalt-shingled roof repairs such as this are easily done, that’s one of the advantages of shingles as a roofing choice.
PRO TIP: always ask your roofer to leave you a few extra shingles in case of repairs needed in the future.
Simple tools needed in this case would be a flat bar, a Sawzall for “squaring-off” the circular hole to fit the new “plug”, caulking and a few extra shingles.
After cutting the existing hole to match the square plug caulking is applied to the underside of the plug to assure a water tight seal.
PRO TIP: it’s always a good idea to utilize caulking/silicone as an additional deterrent for water.
Insert the plug into the hole and fasten down sufficiently.
PRO TIP: always install any roofing components in a “step-flashed” fashion meaning start at the bottom and each corresponding layer you add, going up the roof, is overlapped the layer below it so as to ensure water running down hill will flow over the material as designed and not create a leak. Install shingles, tying into the existing shingles adjacent to the work area.
Clean-up and that’s a wrap!
Twin City Roofing Constructions Specialists is here to help if need be because…
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