Roof Ridge Vent Blew Off

The roof failed in high winds.

Roof ridge vent blew off.

Weathervent patented design us pat 7 044 852 external wind baffle. Find our roof products on the energy star website. It is pretty common to find ridge vents dislodged or blown off during a hurricane figure 8. Off ridge vent provides effective natural air flow when used with gable and or soffit vents.

One or two shingles blowing off might be due to a storm but five shingles coming off could be an indication of a more serious problem requiring a total roof replacement. Crinkle coat collection. Our company is listed as tamco. It features a screened external wind baffle for optimal weather protection and air flow.

While this may not be the case having a roof inspection now can give you peace of mind that the loose shingles were an isolated incident. This roof was installed with high quality shingles but low quality ridge caps and improperly sized nails in the ridgevent. Most roofing manufacturers now make ridge vents that have passed wind driven water tests. Even a partially dislodged ridge vent can begin to act like a scoop that collects wind driven rain and directs it into the attic.

It is made from professional grade 26 gauge galvanized steel. Cool coat roof systems and matching accessories meet energy star requirements. Three styles available as detailed below. This patented 4 ft.

This vent offers proven performance with an unobtrusive low profile appearance. Off ridge vent is a uv resistant static vent suitable for installation on sloped roofs.