Saturday, April 7, 2012

Playhouse Roof Vents (2012-025)

I did not include a ventilation system in my original roof design, and that's proven to be a real strain on my motivation.  If I planned ahead properly, I would have opted to make a ventilation opening along the top ridge of the roof.  But now it's all closed up, and I do not want to cut the ridge open.  So I have to stop installing shingles for now and cut square holes to install aluminum vents.  Here is the first of two vents I plan to install.




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  1. Freddy WingfriedApril 9, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Good job on installing the roof vents, Gerald. The high-performance weather seals and it’s suitability to all types of glazing applications make this aluminum roof vent very versatile. Our house has two aluminum roof vents too - one on each side of the roof.

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  2. GeraldApril 10, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Thanks for your comment, Freddy. I'll try to post more playhouse updates soon, but it's raining now and I have to get back to my day job.

    Gerald

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    1. Will PeartinAugust 24, 2012 at 8:16 AM

      How unfortunate. Never get on the roof when it's snowing or raining, Gerald, and don't forget to bring a partner along with you when doing a roof job so that you have someone to watch your back just in case. :)

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    2. Noreen WeigleAugust 28, 2012 at 1:29 PM

      Heed what Will said because it's true. Not only that, when getting on the roof, one must wear shoes with a soft rubber sole for extra traction to avoid slipping. Wear also a safety harness while working on the roof just to be sure, but you know what, why don’t you bring someone along with you as well? After all, you can never be sure when it comes to safety. It’s just practical to have different safety measures in place.

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  3. Kristopher DissJuly 16, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Installing ventilation on your roof definitely has its pros. It is crucial to avoid the build-up of moisture in the ceiling during winter and diminish the effect of excessive heat during summer. By not installing ventilation, you may suffer excessive moisture around the house, and once it is permitted to build up, it can lead to the onset of mold and mildew due to dampness.

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  4. Terry ArnoldOctober 8, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Have you tried baffled vents? I recommend these vents because they prevent air from entering back into the attic allowing hot air to escape, and these vents are also lightweight. Take care when working on a roof, Gerald. And always move carefully and deliberately while on the roof.

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