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Note: Roll Vent will only vent 9 sq. in. per linear foot in this application and must be installed with a soffit vent with a minimum of 9 sq. in. per linear foot net free area. It is recommended that Roll Vent and soffit vent be installed on both sides of the peak.

 

  1. Cut 2" wide slot in deck no more than 4' from ridge and no closer than 4' from eave. Allow for closed area of sheathing with no slot approximately 6" at both ends.

  2. Install felt per manufacturer's instructions onto deck leaving slot exposed. Do not nail or staple through felt within 8" of slot opening on high side of slot.

  3. Shingle per manufacturer's instructions up to slot.

  4. Center Roll Vent over slot, tack down at end and roll out. Start Roll Vent a minimum of 1" from each end of roof.

  5. Install minimum 14" wide 30 lb. felt on top of Roll Vent and lap felt from deck on top of this course of felt.

  6. Install one-tab ridge cap shingles over felt and Roll Vent with 2 1/2" nails provided. Nail approximately 2 1/2" in from cap shingle edge on nailing rib indicated by nailing line. Nails should penetrate into the sheathing 3/4" or completely through the sheathing. Ridge cap shingles must overhang Roll Vent by 1" at each gable end. Ridge cap shingles should overhang Roll Vent by 1/4" minimum to 3/4" maximum on each side. Three-tab shingles can be used as this course provided 2 1/2" nails are placed on each tab 1" from lower edge of Roll Vent and nail heads are sealed in caulk.

  7. Install minimum one course of shingles lapped on top of cap. Install rest of shingles per manufacturer's instructions.

 

 



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