These vents aren t one size fits all though.
Roofs need turbins.
A roof turbine is a relatively small vent that utilizes the wind to remove humid air from an attic.
Wind driven roof vents will pull more air from the attic but only when the wind is blowing.
A roof turbine ventilator requires only the wind to work.
Unlike turbines this venting style does not have any moving parts.
Flat roof vents have no moving parts to break or squeak but don t vent as much air as wind driven vents.
Without proper ventilation the extra moisture in the heated air will cause wood rot mildew mold and exterior problems like ice dams.
During winter months warm air rises into your attic.
In addition pay attention to the maximum roof pitch that will work with the turbines.
Roof turbines are typically 12 or 14 inches square so they take up minimal space on your roof.
Not all turbines will fit all roof pitches.
As the wind moves across your rooftop it turns these turbines and draws air up out of your attic area.
Find roof turbine vents at lowe s today.
A turbine is installed directly on the top of a roof and uses wind power to suck hot and humid air out of the attic.
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A ridge vent runs across the top of the roof s peak.
Why do you need roof turbines.
They come in a variety of styles and sizes to suit different situations.
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No additional source of power is needed and turbines are available in a wide variety of sizes and styles.
These will not rust.
All things being equal wind driven turbine vents also known as a whirlybird roof vent do move more air than flat vents but only when the wind blows.
As the wind passes through the turbine vent a series of vanes within the turbine spin cycling humid air out of the attic.
Roof turbines are vents that remove humid air from your attic eliminating mold mildew and wood rot.
Typically a rooftop will use two or three of these turbines depending on the size of the roof.
If you decide to add more turbine vents to your roof be sure to buy ones that are aluminum.
Mill finish aluminum internally braced wind turbine model ib8 72 42 72 42.