roof vent

Ridge air outlet

A roof vent is an opening or device installed in a roof to allow air circulation, releasing heat, moisture, or gases from the space below.

Common types include ridge vents running along the roof peak, turbine vents that spin with wind, and box vents that sit flat.

Proper roof ventilation prevents moisture damage and reduces cooling costs: The attic was sweltering until we installed roof vents.

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shingles · airflow · air circulation · fresh air · hot air · ridge · soffit · whirlybird · flashing · moisture · heat · escape · chimney · skylight · cupola · gable · louver · spinning

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airflow direction/function

roof ventintake vent

Opening for incoming airflow

air intake · fresh air intake · return vent

building envelope permeability

roof ventvapor barrier

Material preventing moisture transmission

roof insulation

building location

roof ventfloor vent

HVAC outlet in flooring

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G