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All You Need to Know About Roof Vent Installation
12/21/19
You probably are not thinking of rolling up your sleeves, getting on your roof, tearing out the old vents, and installing new ones. The reason why you are definitely in good company is that most Americans don't know the first thing about roof vent installation, replacement, and removal.
But, most homeowners do know about the hassles and headaches caused by bad or roof vents. You don't want any roof leaks and the internal temperature of your home badly affected by the state of disrepair of your roof vents.
This is why it's a good idea to at least familiarize yourself with the basics of installation. By having this baseline knowledge, you are more likely to make an informed decision when it comes to hiring a professional roofing company to take care of roof vent installation for you.
How Much Does It Cost To Install A Roof Vent Anyway?
There are four main considerations when it comes to roofing installation price costing. The first element is, of course, the vent type. What kind of vent does your roof need? There are many different styles.
Also, are you going to stick with what you already have, or are you going to try to upgrade by moving on to a different vent type? Another factor is the number of units to be installed. Just how many roof vents would you like to be installed?
Again, it depends on how many are damaged and whether you're going to be upgrading or preserving what you already have. Next, look at the size of the vents. Generally speaking, the bigger the unit, the more expensive it would be.
On top of all of this, you also have to be aware of local labor conditions. Labor markets in the United States vary from state to state and within the state, there are also tremendous variations.
For example, in certain urban areas of California, labor costs can be manageable because there are a lot more people doing roofing work. On the other hand, if you live in the suburbs, your costs may be higher.
So, factor all of these in so you can get a ballpark figure of how much it costs to install a roof vent. The bottom line, it is important to invest in a good ventilation system for your home. We're talking about the safety of your kids.
Please understand that if your home doesn't get proper ventilation, mold issues and other health problems may crop up which might turn out to be more expensive than you originally anticipated.
I don't know about you, but I'd rather spend a few thousand dollars taking care of roof vents than having to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars later on due to health issues much less possible loss of a loved one.
How Are Air Vents Installed On The Roof?
Air vent installation is pretty straightforward: connect the vent exhaust fans to the roof’s hood and then install the vent’s hood. After you've done this, look at the border area and cover it with asphalt roof cement.
Also, if you took off any shingles, you're going to have to replace them. This is usually not a problem with asphalt shingles or even basic shingles but if you are dealing with fairly fancy roof covering materials like tiles, then the price tag goes up quite a bit.
What Is The Best Type of Roof Vent?
This question can be answered on two levels. First of all, you need to pay close attention to the design of your home. Depending on how your roof’s design looks and matches the rest of the design of the home, your choices might be quite limited.
Still, there are two categories for roof vents. First is the passive roof vent; three types fall under this category, louvered roof vents, turbine vents, and rigid vents.
This passive category uses the movement of the air at the top of the roof to move. So, if there's a strong wind, the vent will turn and a lot of air will go in and it will channel the air to the rest of your home. Pretty straightforward and very simple.
The other category of roof vents is powered roof vents. These require electric energy because they move air proactively from the vent to the rest of your home.
There are electric vents that are powered by the electrical system of your home while there are also solar-powered vents which are autonomous. This means that they move on their own because they are powered by the sun.
If you're stumped as to which category of roof vent to go with, ask your contractor so they can see what type is the best fit for your particular home. The question, who is the right person to install a roof vent?
Well, nothing's preventing you from doing it on a DIY basis, but please understand that proper installation is crucial for good ventilation. In other words, there's a lot at stake and even if you decide to roll up your sleeves and do things by yourself, this might not be the best option.
You may want to consider the impact of good ventilation on everybody's health as well as the overall maintenance of your roof and the general state and condition of your home. In many cases, it's probably a better call to contact a roofer to install the roof vents.
But, most homeowners do know about the hassles and headaches caused by bad or roof vents. You don't want any roof leaks and the internal temperature of your home badly affected by the state of disrepair of your roof vents.
This is why it's a good idea to at least familiarize yourself with the basics of installation. By having this baseline knowledge, you are more likely to make an informed decision when it comes to hiring a professional roofing company to take care of roof vent installation for you.
How Much Does It Cost To Install A Roof Vent Anyway?
There are four main considerations when it comes to roofing installation price costing. The first element is, of course, the vent type. What kind of vent does your roof need? There are many different styles.
Also, are you going to stick with what you already have, or are you going to try to upgrade by moving on to a different vent type? Another factor is the number of units to be installed. Just how many roof vents would you like to be installed?
Again, it depends on how many are damaged and whether you're going to be upgrading or preserving what you already have. Next, look at the size of the vents. Generally speaking, the bigger the unit, the more expensive it would be.
On top of all of this, you also have to be aware of local labor conditions. Labor markets in the United States vary from state to state and within the state, there are also tremendous variations.
For example, in certain urban areas of California, labor costs can be manageable because there are a lot more people doing roofing work. On the other hand, if you live in the suburbs, your costs may be higher.
So, factor all of these in so you can get a ballpark figure of how much it costs to install a roof vent. The bottom line, it is important to invest in a good ventilation system for your home. We're talking about the safety of your kids.
Please understand that if your home doesn't get proper ventilation, mold issues and other health problems may crop up which might turn out to be more expensive than you originally anticipated.
I don't know about you, but I'd rather spend a few thousand dollars taking care of roof vents than having to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars later on due to health issues much less possible loss of a loved one.
How Are Air Vents Installed On The Roof?
Air vent installation is pretty straightforward: connect the vent exhaust fans to the roof’s hood and then install the vent’s hood. After you've done this, look at the border area and cover it with asphalt roof cement.
Also, if you took off any shingles, you're going to have to replace them. This is usually not a problem with asphalt shingles or even basic shingles but if you are dealing with fairly fancy roof covering materials like tiles, then the price tag goes up quite a bit.
What Is The Best Type of Roof Vent?
This question can be answered on two levels. First of all, you need to pay close attention to the design of your home. Depending on how your roof’s design looks and matches the rest of the design of the home, your choices might be quite limited.
Still, there are two categories for roof vents. First is the passive roof vent; three types fall under this category, louvered roof vents, turbine vents, and rigid vents.
This passive category uses the movement of the air at the top of the roof to move. So, if there's a strong wind, the vent will turn and a lot of air will go in and it will channel the air to the rest of your home. Pretty straightforward and very simple.
The other category of roof vents is powered roof vents. These require electric energy because they move air proactively from the vent to the rest of your home.
There are electric vents that are powered by the electrical system of your home while there are also solar-powered vents which are autonomous. This means that they move on their own because they are powered by the sun.
If you're stumped as to which category of roof vent to go with, ask your contractor so they can see what type is the best fit for your particular home. The question, who is the right person to install a roof vent?
Well, nothing's preventing you from doing it on a DIY basis, but please understand that proper installation is crucial for good ventilation. In other words, there's a lot at stake and even if you decide to roll up your sleeves and do things by yourself, this might not be the best option.
You may want to consider the impact of good ventilation on everybody's health as well as the overall maintenance of your roof and the general state and condition of your home. In many cases, it's probably a better call to contact a roofer to install the roof vents.
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