A ridge vent is installed at the peak of the shed roof for shed ventilation.
Shed roof ridge vent.
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For existing roofs remove the ridge shingles and cut back the sheathing about 1 3 on either side of the peak.
If you must vent the shed roof the most workable fully vented roof assembly is the icehouse roof in which a first layer of sheathing is roofed with 15 felt or a waterproofing membrane and flashed tightly to the wall.
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Step 2 measure 3 out from the wall where the smartvent will bend up on the wall.
Ensure there is proper continuous intake ventilation below proposed roof to wall ventilation.
The ridge vent will allow air to escape from the inside of the shed and ventilate the shed.
The regular omni style is traditionally installed using a hammer while the lo omni style with its low profile can be installed using a nail gun.
A ridge shed vent can be installed on new construction or older buildings that have a peaked ridge.
Shed roof ventilation instructions.
Lomanco omni series ridge vents are available in two versions and two styles.