Ridge Vent
A ridge vent is a continuous ventilation opening installed along the peak of a sloped roof, covered by a vent strip and ridge cap shingles, allowing hot air to exhaust from the attic.
Ridge vents work in conjunction with soffit vents to create natural convection — cool air enters through the soffit, rises as it heats up in the attic, and exits through the ridge vent. This passive system requires no electricity and runs 24/7. In DFW, ridge vents are the preferred exhaust ventilation method because they provide the most uniform ventilation across the entire attic space. JRH Construction installs GAF Cobra and Owens Corning VentSure ridge vent systems on all residential projects.
Related Roofing Terms
Attic Ventilation
Attic ventilation is a system of intake vents (soffit/eave) and exhaust vents (ridge/turbine/power) that circulates air through the attic space to regulate temperature and moisture.
Soffit
Soffit is the material covering the underside of the roof overhang (eave), providing ventilation to the attic and protecting rafters from weather exposure.
Ridge Cap
Ridge cap shingles are specially designed shingles installed along the peak (ridge) of the roof where two slopes meet, providing a finished seal against water and wind.