How to Ridge Vent a Garage Roof
Garages are more prevalent today than ever before. In older homes, the garage is sometimes closed in to make another room in the home. Properly venting this area of the home will help in utility costs even if the garage is not closed in. A garage with an overhead door needs to be vented. Ridge vents are a popular choice in venting an attic or garage because they can be hidden underneath shingles at the ridge of the roof. Venting a garage is an important step in saving money.
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Things You'll Need
- Extension Ladder
- Ridge Vent
- Skill Saw
- Chalk Box
- Measuring Tape
- Hammer
- Roofing Nails
Instructions
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Remove the shingles that make the ridge cap of the roof. Measure down from the ridge of the roof. Measure the required space needed for the chosen ridge vent and make a mark. Next, go to the other end of the roof and do the same.
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Stretch the chalk line from one mark to the next. Pull it tight. Pop a chalk line to be cut with the skill saw. Repeat this on the other side of the ridge. You may have to pop shorter distances if the chalk line is too short.
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Cut this part of the roof deck out with a skill saw. Be certain to set the depth of the blade to take out only the deck.
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Install the ridge vent according to manufacturer’s instructions. Apply any roofing tar under the edge that appears to be a threat for leaks.
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Replace the ridge cap shingles. Be certain not to block the vent area underneath the shingles with the shingles.The addition of a fan to pull the hot air from the garage will also help in savings. Simply place a fan in a window or install one in the ceiling.
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Tips & Warnings
Always wear safety glasses.
Use caution when driving the nails into the ridge vent to avoid dents.
Take safeguards to prevent falling off the roof.
Resources
- Photo Credit Extension ladder
