Roofing & Materials
Ridge vent
Ventilation installed along the roof peak to let hot air escape, cut to length and fastened along the ridge line.
On a real claim
A ridge vent is ventilation installed along the roof peak to let hot air escape, cut to length and fastened along the ridge line. On a claim it is a common line on a replacement and is sometimes added to fix an attic that never vented well. What goes wrong: a ridge vent is installed over blocked soffit intake, so the system cannot draw and the attic stays hot. Check that intake and exhaust are both open before you count the ventilation as done.
Common questions
What does "Ridge vent" mean in Xactimate estimating?
Ventilation installed along the roof peak to let hot air escape, cut to length and fastened along the ridge line.
Where does "Ridge vent" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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