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Ridge Vent Question
Posted on 3/10/14 at 10:29 pm
Posted on 3/10/14 at 10:29 pm
Is it worth it to put one on a 12x20 shed? The 20' would be vented. If it helps I plan on having a 2' overhand with vented soffit, non insulated and no ceiling.
This post was edited on 3/10/14 at 10:31 pm
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Posted on 3/10/14 at 10:37 pm to CHEDBALLZ
On a metal roof or shingled roof?
Posted on 3/10/14 at 10:40 pm to wickowick
Architectural shingle
Posted on 3/10/14 at 10:42 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Do you plan on having open windows while this shed is closed up? If so, I'd say its worth it. It'll keep everything inside at a better temp.
Posted on 3/10/14 at 10:44 pm to CHEDBALLZ
The soffits vents are only part of the roof vent, look at this diagram.
Posted on 3/10/14 at 10:45 pm to CHEDBALLZ
I had a window with a screen into the back of my Morgan, and it worked fine. IIRC, the window was 16x24
Posted on 3/10/14 at 10:46 pm to CHEDBALLZ
If you are building, build 10' walls...
Posted on 3/10/14 at 10:54 pm to wickowick
I planned on 10' walls, only thing holding me back is is I wanted to use LP Smart Panel. They only come in 8' sheets so I would have to do some splicing on the outer walls. Do you cover the splice with a 1x4 strip and caulk it? What's the process on that?
Posted on 3/10/14 at 10:58 pm to CHEDBALLZ
For the most part yes. The 2' soffits should help keep the water from the splices...
Posted on 3/10/14 at 11:05 pm to wickowick
Thanks wick
Posted on 3/10/14 at 11:11 pm to CHEDBALLZ
The shed that I built is similar in size, I just opted to install gable end vents.
Posted on 3/10/14 at 11:29 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Listen to wick. Smart guy. Having ridge vent without soffit vent or vice versa is really useless. And yes, if you're putting comp roofing on, I would go with the ridge vent.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 5:24 am to Fishhead
I will definitely have soffit vents.
However my soffit isn't going to to be quite 2'....... if I remember it will be closer to 14" or so. I drew it out with a 6/12 pitch and wanted to use 8' lumber on the roof. Ill check out my dwgs when I get to work. Is that sufficient overhang?
However my soffit isn't going to to be quite 2'....... if I remember it will be closer to 14" or so. I drew it out with a 6/12 pitch and wanted to use 8' lumber on the roof. Ill check out my dwgs when I get to work. Is that sufficient overhang?
Posted on 3/11/14 at 6:33 am to CHEDBALLZ
I built one recently an left the overhang a little longer just so I could put old kegs and lawn equipment against it on the back side.
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