Ridge Vent Leaking Winds

Leaks typically occur at the exposed roofing nails used to nail down the ridge vent and worse leaks when wind blowing rain up roof overpowers the rather low about 1 high flange flashing along the lower edges of the ridge vent.

Ridge vent leaking winds. Most air vent styles prevent direct intrusion of water. Ridge vent fasteners should always be fastened into the rafters usually every 16 to 24 inches. The lodge pictures don t show it but is there any obstruction on the roof that may be redirecting the wind and. Roofing nails are usually too short and will not hold well during a strong wind storm.

As well homeowner s may need to check for proper installation of their ridge vent. Published on apr 2 2016 the ridge cap is a portion of the roof that tends to leak a lot. Shingles cover the area where the ridge vent is fastened down. And on occasion a hard driving rain with whipping wind will cause roof vents to leak water.

The leaking tends to be concentrated so it looks serious but in reality it is a very simple and common. Most professionals recommend screwing the ridge vent to the roof. But some roof air vents sit fairly flat to the roof with a mushroom style hood and unprotected sides. Is it possible to get a better view of the ridge around where the vent is leaking.