Ridge Vent Snow In Attic

If a ridge vent becomes covered in snow then ice dams are likely to form.

Ridge vent snow in attic. Generally his is accomplished by either using ridge vent or by installing a soffit under the eaves and then exits near the peak of the roof through which the air can exit. Static vents often protrude from roofline thanks to. For homeowners in particularly snowy climates this means making several trips onto the roof to clear away snow. If you see new water spots on your ceiling after a windy snowfall you might have this problem.

Then when there is no snow covering the ridge vent for the rest of the year you d close off the gable end vents a simple plastic cover in the attic is fine so that the ridge and soffit exit and intake vents work together optimally. It was just minor snow accumulation of approx. Go up in the attic yep in the storm 2 days ago snow managed to make it in that ridge vent and there s still about a square foot that has a little snow hill almost 4 high and melting at its 10c today. In this q a paul fisette from the university of massachusetts offers his advice on ridge vents and snow.

Have the honeycomb type ridge vent. Its been very cold in connecticut and guess it blew up throught the ridge vent during a windy day. It was unusually windy for that storm thankfully rest of the house seemed mostly ok only a few little spots where maybe a table spoon of snow got in. Obviously snow is no good in the attic as it will eventually melt causing damage and possibly mold over time.

When installed as part of a properly balanced attic ventilation system gaf cobra snowcountry is a rigid style shingle over exhaust vent installed at the roof ridge that helps exhaust excess heat and moisture from your attic while resisting wind driven rain and snow infiltration. 1 2 deep in a 5 5 area on a plywood floor. Snow in attic from ridge vent. Attic snow can accumulate when the wind conditions are just right and you have ridge vents.

Posted in general discussion on january 25 2000 08 49am.