Very informative. We are getting ready to replace roof and will install this type of ridge vent. Appreciate all the little details and explanation of why you are doing what you are doing. This, along with other info on the web gives me a much better understanding of roofing & venting. Thank you for going thru the pain of filming to make this available to others.
Fantastic video. A little long, but i have the attention span of a....Squirrel! Very surprised that I guess if done right, I would only need to seal four nail heads. But seriously, I couldn't have asked for a more detailed how to video. thank you. God bless.
Thank you very much for this video. I just bought a house with a 2-3 year old roof and the foam type ridge vent. Well the attic has ventilation issues and it has the thinner foam type vent like what you removed. I think it will help to have the larger style in conjunction with getting my soffit vents sorted out. I also plan to add a ridge vent to a detached garage. The garage will make for a perfect practice scenario before I tackle the house ridge vent. Thanks again!
Awesome video, really helped me get the confidence to repair my roof. Had a 4ft piece blow off due to a storm and it seemed like a good reason to learn something new
This is what I needed! I have a 15 year old plastic cobra roof ridge vent and water was dripping from the top of the roof in several places near the ridge. I could not figure it out as I am new. Asked online, was told to seal the roof ridge vent nails with Blackjack Roofing Asphalt Cement, did that and put a cement fabric on top and more cement on each nail. Some of the dripping stopped, but in other places continued. Realized I should have taken out a few nails that were loose and could be pulled out by hand, but I just cemented over them. Then I realized that because smooth nails were used instead of ones with rings on them which help them stay in the wood, the wind which is high here as the house is on a hill, the wind pulled up the roof ridge vent and pulled the nails out. That is why ring shank nails not just glalvanized nails are used on the roof ridge vent to help hold it against being pulled up. So I nailed the roof ridge vent with a new nail on every shingle which pushed it tight against the house and put Blackjack asphalt cement over each head to prevent from rusting if water gets under. Currently waiting to see if it solved the leak before sealing the shingles with Geocell 2300. Not sure if I shouldn't use Geocell 2300 as it may not bond to the asphalt cement on the shingles as well, but I figure since asphalt cement fails in three years or so, then the perhaps the Geocell 2300 will fail at a different time point.
I appreciate you taking the time to film and explain this process and because of you I have a better understanding of what I'm up against. Sure wish you was in Charlotte NC area - I would hire you in a minute.
There is definitely a lot to learn from this man I would definitely work for free for a whole month just to learn everything I can from him honest man nice quality job clean work I can even learn math from him …. ……
I had a new roof put on in 2020 after tornado damage. I have noticed my house feeling hotter in the summer. I see other ridge vents that look higher. I noticed mine looks like there is a small space where the "ridge vent" is. I see now that the contractor put a mesh one like the one shown here. It is not sunk in like this one. It seems like the mesh would not work as well, but maybe I'm wrong. Should I install a plastic ridge vent? Thank you. I really do appreciate the video, and you do seem like a nice helpful person. It is so hard to find!
Yes, the plastic ridge vents will give you significantly more ventilation than the mesh style. The edge of the plastic gives a Venturi effect which will actively draw air out of the attic space. Thank you for the kind comments!
Seemed like some of those nails into the shingles only grabbed the ridge vent as they nailed in very easy, and noticed some bouncing in the roof as you nailed it. Perhaps it won't ever present a problem, but in high winds it could lift the shingle caps. Either way, great job and great video as I'm looking to install this type of venting when I do my roof soon.
What type of sealer did you use to keep water from blowing between the ridge vent and the shingles? My last roof failed due to no tar sealer under the ridge vent.
As you say, the venturi effect lifts the edges of the ridge vent away from the shingles allowing for wind driven rain to enter beneath the edges of the ridge vent.
Is there any way to fill in that gap with wood somehow? They ought to make a wood strip just for this. It could be grooved so it fits under the OSB or plywood a few inches, then goes over the trusses and fills in a few inches or even to the peak if they left a gap where they shouldn't. Some good kind of treated wood maybe. What would a piece like that look like? I have seen where they cut the plywood back and then add a wide plywood strip. Gotta love toung and groove though.
Only watched a few minutes but question if plastic vent could be any obstacle for rodents who like rooftops. I am shocked at the potential for leakage from roof vents such as these and am glad this man is helping the homeowner. Has to be a better option than a roof vent that runs the length of the ridgeline. What about those vents that look like a rotating rounds about 18 inches in diameter? Would rather have a small penetration in the roof than a huge one for a ridge vent.
Nice video, but I have a different questions. I want to remove my ridge vent and cop the remaining opening. The soffits are not vented well and I was getting better air flow with my gable fan through the attic than with the ridge vent. Would like to see instruction/vid to do that.
I have a quick question I had the same thing happened to me where I had the mesh ridge vent and it got wet so I replaced it with the plastic one why don’t people just put the plastic one on initially it’s like the same price
Nice video. Is there a reason you start the vent 2 ft from the end ? If I have a hip roof with only 10 ft long. Should I really maximize the vent area and start it a foot or half foot from the edge? This will be enough cover to avoid water getting it.
very good video. but normally there will be frabic filter underneath the Ridge Vent, it's not here. Also people also got leak from this type of Ridge vent when weather mother hit with strong windy rain. so you've installed this about 1 year, and feedback from the homeowner? curious whether this vent works good or not.
Good point about the fabric. My older home didn't have the fabric and I never had issues with attic ventilation, insects, etc. My current 2 YO home does have the fabric ridge vent system and I now have serious heat issues in the attic and upstairs loft area just under the truss/ridge vent almost like the fabric is restricting air flow. I have plenty of soffit ventilation. My builder says there's nothing wrong with the system even when I point out the extreme temperatures 90 - 110 in the loft area. Looking at installing gable powered gable vents, something to get the darn heat out of there.
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Excellent video, exactly what I'm looking for to replace the ridge vent on my porch roof. The Go-Pro shots were great. As a novice can I ask- would it have been better to install the ridge vent all across the top of that roof considering the condition it was in? Thanks
Why not pick up the nails at the start and keep them somewhere safe in a bucket or something as you pull them out. It is only a small number compared to doing the entire shingle job where you would have a tarp below to catch everything. This helps protect the roof from damage when you are walking on them and prevents them from getting on the driveway or garden where someone or a pet walks on them and keeps them out of someones tires, as well as you from kneeling on them. JUST SAYING ! Sorry but this is not good and that roof needs major work, not a bandaid job.. its soft and lots of rotten wood. It is quite evident from the bouncing shingles as you are nailing that these old shingles are not stuck down and there is lots of rot in that roof.
Hate to say it, but I don't believe it's going to work, that particular way. I would have made some double sticky resisto tape, and stuck it to the bottom of the plastic ridge cap your using, and then pressed it into the shingles, and then screwed it.. My gap was 3 inches across the ridge line and was built with green lumber, so didn't really have room for carpentry, but yours looks like 6, and could use some 1 x 2"s. Mine leaked and I had to dump it for 3 tab. .
This should have been an easy sale for a full replacement… That roof is shot with multiple repairs and bad skylights. I would have walked away if they only wanted a repair.
You got a shit load of cars down there and your drop and nails everywhere I would’ve picked up them nails first before you started kicking them all over the place other than that good video
this is where skilled (>$65+ hr) labor is not necessary (safe labor yes). Tedious simple work Needs a supervisor for trust. If you make far less than contractor, better know a few things. TH-cam equalizer.
like most everyone stated in the comments, really appreciate the detailed explanations.
One of the most informative videos I've ever seen! thank you
Isn't
the gap on the peak is too wide. You sound like a good person. We need people like you.
Very informative. We are getting ready to replace roof and will install this type of ridge vent. Appreciate all the little details and explanation of why you are doing what you are doing. This, along with other info on the web gives me a much better understanding of roofing & venting. Thank you for going thru the pain of filming to make this available to others.
Fantastic video. A little long, but i have the attention span of a....Squirrel! Very surprised that I guess if done right, I would only need to seal four nail heads. But seriously, I couldn't have asked for a more detailed how to video. thank you. God bless.
Thank you very much for this video. I just bought a house with a 2-3 year old roof and the foam type ridge vent. Well the attic has ventilation issues and it has the thinner foam type vent like what you removed. I think it will help to have the larger style in conjunction with getting my soffit vents sorted out. I also plan to add a ridge vent to a detached garage. The garage will make for a perfect practice scenario before I tackle the house ridge vent. Thanks again!
Awesome video, really helped me get the confidence to repair my roof. Had a 4ft piece blow off due to a storm and it seemed like a good reason to learn something new
Good repair job! Looked like a lot of work and you made it look easy.
That Was A EXCELLENT VIDEO, I REALLY LEARNED A Lot, & GOD BLESS YOU & WE'RE GLAD YOU SAY THAT 🙏 WISH YOU HAD A SAFETY ROPE.
No idea why I am watching this, but it's so satisfying rofl
This is what I needed! I have a 15 year old plastic cobra roof ridge vent and water was dripping from the top of the roof in several places near the ridge. I could not figure it out as I am new. Asked online, was told to seal the roof ridge vent nails with Blackjack Roofing Asphalt Cement, did that and put a cement fabric on top and more cement on each nail. Some of the dripping stopped, but in other places continued. Realized I should have taken out a few nails that were loose and could be pulled out by hand, but I just cemented over them. Then I realized that because smooth nails were used instead of ones with rings on them which help them stay in the wood, the wind which is high here as the house is on a hill, the wind pulled up the roof ridge vent and pulled the nails out. That is why ring shank nails not just glalvanized nails are used on the roof ridge vent to help hold it against being pulled up. So I nailed the roof ridge vent with a new nail on every shingle which pushed it tight against the house and put Blackjack asphalt cement over each head to prevent from rusting if water gets under. Currently waiting to see if it solved the leak before sealing the shingles with Geocell 2300. Not sure if I shouldn't use Geocell 2300 as it may not bond to the asphalt cement on the shingles as well, but I figure since asphalt cement fails in three years or so, then the perhaps the Geocell 2300 will fail at a different time point.
I appreciate you taking the time to film and explain this process and because of you I have a better understanding of what I'm up against. Sure wish you was in Charlotte NC area - I would hire you in a minute.
There is definitely a lot to learn from this man I would definitely work for free for a whole month just to learn everything I can from him honest man nice quality job clean work I can even learn math from him …. ……
Thank you for the video. To a home owner like me, this is very valuable, informative.
Awesome. I learn a lot about roof. Thank you so much.
I had a new roof put on in 2020 after tornado damage. I have noticed my house feeling hotter in the summer. I see other ridge vents that look higher. I noticed mine looks like there is a small space where the "ridge vent" is. I see now that the contractor put a mesh one like the one shown here. It is not sunk in like this one. It seems like the mesh would not work as well, but maybe I'm wrong. Should I install a plastic ridge vent? Thank you. I really do appreciate the video, and you do seem like a nice helpful person. It is so hard to find!
Yes, the plastic ridge vents will give you significantly more ventilation than the mesh style. The edge of the plastic gives a Venturi effect which will actively draw air out of the attic space. Thank you for the kind comments!
Thanks for Sharing I needed to Know this, replacing a Metal one that has Detorated & leaking..Kay
Thank you for a great educational video. I’m currently getting bids on roof replacement. God keep you safe .🙏🏻
Seemed like some of those nails into the shingles only grabbed the ridge vent as they nailed in very easy, and noticed some bouncing in the roof as you nailed it. Perhaps it won't ever present a problem, but in high winds it could lift the shingle caps. Either way, great job and great video as I'm looking to install this type of venting when I do my roof soon.
You're doing great! Keep up the good work.
What type of sealer did you use to keep water from blowing between the ridge vent and the shingles? My last roof failed due to no tar sealer under the ridge vent.
As you say, the venturi effect lifts the edges of the ridge vent away from the shingles allowing for wind driven rain to enter beneath the edges of the ridge vent.
Thanks for sharing! Too bad a work which you love doesn't pay for you to survive. Keep well and be safe and hope you find a nice job soon.
why not put a 3/4 x 4x36"plywood board at the ends so if a man steps where the air space was will now be solid footing and won't cave in?
Fantastic video, thank you!
Why did you nail on the exposed side of the tar line? This exposes the caps to leaking.
Is there any way to fill in that gap with wood somehow? They ought to make a wood strip just for this. It could be grooved so it fits under the OSB or plywood a few inches, then goes over the trusses and fills in a few inches or even to the peak if they left a gap where they shouldn't. Some good kind of treated wood maybe. What would a piece like that look like? I have seen where they cut the plywood back and then add a wide plywood strip. Gotta love toung and groove though.
Very informational video for a non-usual install.
a pointless fix when even he says it's a dead roof anyway. replace the roof
@@natalieisagirlnow You sometimes do just what you can afford.
@@edwardmmanns7454 it won't be cheaper in 3 years, especially if it fails
Only watched a few minutes but question if plastic vent could be any obstacle for rodents who like rooftops. I am shocked at the potential for leakage from roof vents such as these and am glad this man is helping the homeowner. Has to be a better option than a roof vent that runs the length of the ridgeline. What about those vents that look like a rotating rounds about 18 inches in diameter? Would rather have a small penetration in the roof than a huge one for a ridge vent.
Your logic is comical
Those are called turbine roof vents.
Excellent video, thanks bro!
Nice video, but I have a different questions. I want to remove my ridge vent and cop the remaining opening. The soffits are not vented well and I was getting better air flow with my gable fan through the attic than with the ridge vent. Would like to see instruction/vid to do that.
Could you please tell me the brand of magnetic sweeper you are using? Thank you.
I have a quick question I had the same thing happened to me where I had the mesh ridge vent and it got wet so I replaced it with the plastic one why don’t people just put the plastic one on initially it’s like the same price
Excellent video…
It's pleasure to see at least somebody who is wearing gloves))))
If I install a attic fan, can I eliminate the roof vent and go over with the 3 tab shingle?
Do you recommend the mesh or plastic ridge vent
LOVE THIS VIDEO!! THANK THANKS THANKS
Hi show much did you charge the customer for this ridge vent replacement job? I have exactly the same problem with my roof
Nice video. Is there a reason you start the vent 2 ft from the end ? If I have a hip roof with only 10 ft long. Should I really maximize the vent area and start it a foot or half foot from the edge? This will be enough cover to avoid water getting it.
Good tips thanks for sharing
very good video. but normally there will be frabic filter underneath the Ridge Vent, it's not here. Also people also got leak from this type of Ridge vent when weather mother hit with strong windy rain. so you've installed this about 1 year, and feedback from the homeowner? curious whether this vent works good or not.
Good point about the fabric. My older home didn't have the fabric and I never had issues with attic ventilation, insects, etc. My current 2 YO home does have the fabric ridge vent system and I now have serious heat issues in the attic and upstairs loft area just under the truss/ridge vent almost like the fabric is restricting air flow. I have plenty of soffit ventilation. My builder says there's nothing wrong with the system even when I point out the extreme temperatures 90 - 110 in the loft area. Looking at installing gable powered gable vents, something to get the darn heat out of there.
Looks good!
Do I need to put tare on each nail head?
Also what does a repair like that run ya? If you mention cost I must have missed it.
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Excellent video, exactly what I'm looking for to replace the ridge vent on my porch roof. The Go-Pro shots were great. As a novice can I ask- would it have been better to install the ridge vent all across the top of that roof considering the condition it was in? Thanks
We put in this hard plastic ridge vent in . So much better venting and got rid of those cheap looking aluminum vents.
It's pleasure to see at least somebody who loving the lord
theoretically this is good
Honestly since the roof Is almost done they should have just repaced It all at one time done right.
A roofer without a roofing nail gun?
nice job
I have that style vent they let leaves in my attic.they are trash
Thanks!
Thank you!!
Why not pick up the nails at the start and keep them somewhere safe in a bucket or something as you pull them out. It is only a small number compared to doing the entire shingle job where you would have a tarp below to catch everything. This helps protect the roof from damage when you are walking on them and prevents them from getting on the driveway or garden where someone or a pet walks on them and keeps them out of someones tires, as well as you from kneeling on them. JUST SAYING ! Sorry but this is not good and that roof needs major work, not a bandaid job.. its soft and lots of rotten wood. It is quite evident from the bouncing shingles as you are nailing that these old shingles are not stuck down and there is lots of rot in that roof.
So why don't you put all nails on ridge vent before Shingles cause too many nais.
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a magnetic wristband will keep all those loose nails tidy.
Roof repair video
Amen
You're breathing kind of heavy my guy and they need to clean there gutters out, but good video thumbs 👍
Hate to say it, but I don't believe it's going to work, that particular way.
I would have made some double sticky resisto tape, and stuck it to the bottom of the plastic ridge cap your using, and then pressed it into the shingles, and then screwed it..
My gap was 3 inches across the ridge line and was built with green lumber, so didn't really have room for carpentry, but yours looks like 6, and could use some 1 x 2"s.
Mine leaked and I had to dump it for 3 tab. .
nail one side at a time then you do the otherside...those are Cobras instructions.
This should have been an easy sale for a full replacement… That roof is shot with multiple repairs and bad skylights. I would have walked away if they only wanted a repair.
needs a BIG SIGN..."don't walk on ridge vent"
Every time he walks to the edge and the camera spins I feel like I’m going to barf .
Whoever did that original vent should never work again.
WTF!? Painfull to watch.
You got a shit load of cars down there and your drop and nails everywhere I would’ve picked up them nails first before you started kicking them all over the place other than that good video
Oh no! You're putting your nails on the wrong side of the tar line.
good lord, wear a harness.
whole roof needs to be replaced lol
why leave the nails where you can step on them and drive them into the roof lol
Your a messy roofer
this is where skilled (>$65+ hr) labor is not necessary (safe labor yes). Tedious simple work Needs a supervisor for trust. If you make far less than contractor, better know a few things. TH-cam equalizer.
your out of breath. you may need to eat more leafy greens. a big salad every day for more oxygen