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Ventilation & Insulation Options



Strander Roofing and Seamless Gutters is proud to offer:


Ventilation Systems


Ridge Vents
Peak performers in ventilation.

Ridge VentA ridge vent runs the entire length of the roof peak, blending into the roofline for a more attractive home. Years of research prove that a ridge vent with external baffles and an internal weather filter, combined with undereave venting, is the most efficient system you can install.

 

Ridge Vent Benefits:

  • Works year-round
  • Provides evenly distributed ventilation along the entire underside of the roof
  • 18 square inches of net free area per linear foot (depending on type and model)
  • Slim design, visual appeal
  • Provides a higher volume of airflow per square foot of attic area than any other fixed-vent system
  • Design maximizes airflow across the entire underside of roof sheathing
  • Changes in wind direction have no significant effect on vent performance

Design Considerations:

  • Ridge vents must have an external baffle to deflect weather away from the attic and to create low pressure over the vent openings to help pull air out of the attic
  • May not provide enough ventilation area on steep hip roofs
  • With all roofs, install ridge vents along the entire length of ridge for best performance and appearance. (With vaulted or cathedral ceilings: Each attic [joist] cavity must be ventilated, leaving 1-1/2" between sheathing and insulation.)
  • Intake vents must be installed to provide proper airflow



Strander Roofing and Seamless Gutters is proud to offer:

The Edge™ Vent

The Edge Vent for roofs


What is Edge Vent?


Air Vent’s new The Edge™ Vent provides proper intake ventilation for homes with little or no overhang. It’s a roof-top installed, shingle-over intake vent designed based on roofing contractor feedback from our Ask the Expert™ seminars. It can be used to supplement existing soffit or undereave vents as well.

The Edge Vent provides 9 square inches of net free area per linear foot to balance with ShingleVent® II ridge vents and other Air Vent exhaust vents.

  • Roof-top installation keeps the roofer on the roof
  • Internal baffles and filter provide weather protection
  • Constructed of same material as industry-trusted ShingleVent II ridge vents
  • Each 4-ft piece has integrated end plugs on each end
  • Radius design allows for increased airflow
  • 3/4" low profile
  • Minimum roof picth: 3/12
  • Setting tabs on bottom underside assist with installation
  • Key component of The Balanced System™ for Attic Ventilation


Homeowner’s Best Choice

  • Vents Your Attic… Allows heat and condensation to escape
    at the most effective location—the ridge.
  • Looks Terrific… Shingle-over design blends into your ridge line.
  • Watertight… Passes the 110 mph wind-driven rain test.*
  • Snow Guard™… Helps prevent snow infiltration in harsh
    winter weather.
  • Insect Guard… Specially-designed louver spacing helps
    keep insects out.
  • Energy Efficient… May even reduce your utility bills!
  • Durable… Designed with high-impact polymers.
  • Peace Of Mind… Backed by a 40-year ltd. warranty.**
    *Under controlled laboratory conditions.
    **See ltd. warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.

Improper Ventilation

The photo’s shown below were taken by the Strander Roofing and Seamless Gutters LLC Team. This mold was found during a roof inspection the home owner did not know that they had mold in there attic. These photo’s show what may happen if you have improper ventilation!


Mold on the interior of the gable end


Mold on the interior of the roof sheeting


Proper Vents were installed improperly on eve ends


Given the drastic amount of mold on the interior of this roof, much of the sheeting and the roof and gable ends needed to be replaced.

Strander Roofing and Seamless Gutters prides itself on being experts in ventilation to prevent this type of costly and early roof replacement.


Insulation Options

Strander Roofing & Seamless Gutters LLC. uses Insulsafe Fiberglass Insulation. This is what it can do for your home. During a roof replacement or repair we are able to access the attic through the roof rather than running the hose through the interior of the home. Call us to see if you have the proper amount of insulation in your home and take advantage of the Tax Credit before it ends!

  • Maximizes the performance of your heating and cooling system.
  • Lasts for the life of your home which improves energy efficiency and reduces
    your energy costs.
  • Will not rot, decay, corrode or settle.
  • Excellent sound control to make your home quieter.
  • Certified for superior indoor air quality and regularly tested by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute for superior indoor air quality and low emissions of potential indoor air pollutants.
  • Meets local and federal standards and is regularly tested by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center to verify the insulation performs as stated.
  • Lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects; see warranty for terms and conditions.

Craig is insulating new condos that had ice dams due to improper insulation and ventilation.
   

The Condo after Strander Roofing & Seamless Gutters finished blowing in insulation.

 





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