Description
Functional design and clean lines. For an air of distinction.
ShingleVent II ridge vent installs on the peak of the roof allowing exhaust ventilation all along the roofline -- end-to-end.
This product proves that outstanding beauty and performance can be combined. Design features include an external baffle and internal weather filter for optimum airflow and weather protection. Less than an inch in height, this molded, high-impact copolymer shingle-over ridge vent permits capping of the ridge with shingles like the rest of the roof.
Available with a bag of nails and without nails.
Designed with an external baffle and internal weather filter, ShingleVent II delivers superior attic ventilation and weather protection.
Here’s how it works:
The external wind baffle directs airflow up and over the vent, creating an area of low pressure over the vent openings, pulling air out of the attic — even when the wind is not 100% perpendicular to the vent.
- The external wind baffle also deflects rain and snow over the vent, protecting the roof and attic from weather infiltration.
- An internal weather filter helps trap fine snow before it can enter the attic, and protects against dust and insect intrusion.
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Specifications
Specifications
hen installed properly, all Air Vent products mentioned here comply with the net free area requirements of nationally recognized model codes, including those written by the International Code Council. In addition, the vents have product evalutation approvals from Dade County, Florida, ICC and TDI.
Please call 1-800-AIR-VENT to obtain code body information for a particular Air Vent product.
Here's an overview of the specifications for Air Vent's complete line of ridge ventilation products.
View the wide range of colors in which our products are available in our pdf color chart (12 KB).
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Venting packs contain four pieces plus two end plugs, three connector plugs and straps. Flash FilterVent includes four pieces of Supplemental Flashing.
Note: Venting packs can be shipped UPS, except Zinc.
THE SIMPLE MATHEMATICS OF A BALANCED RIDGE VENTILATION SYSTEM
- According to most building codes, you need 1 square foot of ventilation for every 150 square feet of attic floor space.
- For new home construction that includes a vapor retarder, the minimum is 1 square foot of ventilation for every 300 square feet of attic floor space.
- If your vents are split between ridge vents and intake vents, the minimum requirement is also 1 square foot of ventilation for every 300 square feet of attic floor space.
To determine how many feet of net free area you need, use this formula:
Square feet of attic floor space 300 |
= | Square feet of net free area needed |
For example: | ||
1500 square feet of attic floor space 300 |
= | 5 square feet of free are a needed |
- To determine how many feet of ShingleVent® II, Multi-Pitch FilterVent® or VenturiVent Plus™ you need, use this formula:
- 1/2 net free area x 144 ÷ 18 = feet of ridge vent needed
- For example: 2.5 (based on net free area of 5 square feet) x 144 ÷ 18 = 20 feet of ridge vent needed
- To determine how many feet of Air Vent soffit vents you need, use this formula:
- 1/2 net free area x 144 ÷ 9 = feet of soffit vent needed
- For example: 2.5 (based on net free area of 5 square feet) x 144 ÷ 9 = 40 feet of soffit vent needed
- The following charts may be used to:
- 1. Determine how much net free area is needed to satisfy FHA requirements.
- 2. Balance your ridge vent system.
DETERMINING VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
Attic Square Footage |
Min. Net Free Area Required (if balanced between intake and exhaust) |
Min Length of Ridge |
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1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2600 3000 3300 |
4' 5' 6' 7' 8' 9' 10' 11' |
576" 720" 864" 1008" 1152" 1296" 1440" 1584" |
16' 20' 24' 28' 32' 36' 40' 44' |
Note: ShingleVent II and Multi-Pitch FilterVent provide 18" of net free area per linear foot.
INSTALLING A BALANCED RIDGE VENT SYSTEM
- Measure the square footage of the attic (length x width).
- Measure the length of the ridge.
- Refer to the chart above for required net free area and minimum length of ridge for attic square footage.
- Note: In most cases, the length of the ridge balanced with the same net free area of intake vents will satisfy FHA minimum standards and most building codes.
- Use the chart below to calculate the amount of intake vents that should be installed to balance your ridge vent system.
- Always install ridge vents from end to end across the entire ridge for best appearance and to provide maximum ventilation area.
- Hip roofs, dormers and T- or L-shaped roofs may require a specially designed ventilation system. For information, request a copy of Air Vent's Principles of Attic Ventilation.See Contact Us.
Balancing Your Ridge Vent System
Length of Ridge | Linear Feet of Continuous Soffit Vent |
Number of Undereave Vents | ||
16" x 8" | 16" x 6" | 16" x 4" | ||
15' | 30 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
20' | 40 | 6 | 9 | 13 |
30' | 60 | 10 | 13 | 19 |
40' | 80 | 13 | 17 | 26 |
50' | 100 | 16 | 21 | 32 |
60' | 120 | 19 | 26 | 39 |
70' | 140 | 23 | 30 | 45 |
80' | 160 | 26 | 34 | 51 |
90' | 180 | 29 | 39 | 58 |
Features
Features
Low Profile
Eliminates the need for unsightly roof vents.
Superior Air Control
External wind baffle design creates airflow pattern that actually “pulls” air from the attic and deflects rain, snow and insects.
Internal Weather Filter
Unique filter system helps stop entry of rain, snow, dust and insects while allowing continuous airflow which prevents clogging.
Durable High-Density Co-Polymer
Strong but flexible in cold temperatures, stable in heat.
Color Coordinated
ShingleVent II-7 and II-9 come in an attractive charcoal color that coordinates with most roof colors.
Code Compliance
ShingleVent II-7 and II-9 have product evaluation approvals from Dade County, Florida
Exceptional airflow
An external baffle creates low pressure over the vent openings to "pull" air from the attic. ShingleVent II provides 18 square inches of net free area per linear foot.
Advanced weather protection. The external baffle deflects wind and weather over the vent to help protect the attic from rain and snow infiltration.
Internal weather filter
Provides a more complete barrier to help protect the attic from wind-driven rain, snow, dust and insects.
Easy Installation
ShingleVent II has pre-printed slot guides for truss or ridge pole construction. Pre-drilled nailing holes are designed to assure proper nailing. The vent is pre-formed to a 4/12 pitch.
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty and 5-year Replacement Plus™ Protection.
Models
Models
ShingleVent® II
ShingleVent II is a shingle-over ridge vent. The vent is installed across the ridge of the roof. The vent is 12" wide so that matching shingles can be installed over the vent, allowing the vent to appear almost invisible from the ground. Available in Black, Brown, Gray and Charcoal.
ShingleVent II-9
The same features as ShingleVent II, except that ShingleVent II-9 is 9" wide so that it can be used with cedar shakes or enhanced ridge cap shingles. Available in Charcoal.
ShingleVent II-7
ShingleVent II-7 is 7" wide for use with narrow, enhanced ridge cap shingles. Available in Charcoal.
Warranty
Learn about warranty coverage, transferability, limitations, other conditions and customer responsibilities. Read the full warranty and the list of eligible products. For Warranty information and questions, please contact us at: warranty@gibraltar1.com Limited Warranty Limitations Air Vent reserves the right to discontinue or modify any of its products including color, and shall not be liable as a result of such discontinuation or modification, nor shall Air Vent be liable in the event replacement material may vary in color in comparison to the original product as a result of normal weathering. If Air Vent replaces any product under this warranty, it may substitute products designated by Air Vent to be of comparable quality or price range in the event the product initially installed has been discontinued or modified. Replacement Plus™ Protection In instances in which Air Vent, according to the terms of this warranty, has agreed to pay the cost of labor required to replace a defective intake vent, Air Vent will provide reimbursement only upon receipt of a copy of the contractor’s invoice or other written evidence of the completion of the work which Air Vent, at its sole discretion, deems acceptable. Transferability Motor Replacements Other Conditions The following warranty is effective 7/26/2018.
The Air Vent Product that you have purchased has a limited warranty from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship and materials. The length of the warranty varies by product. Please see attached chart for details. This warranty does not cover any labor costs, including those required for field repair or replacement or removal of any allegedly defective part.
Air Vent shall not be liable for, and this warranty does not apply to, any failure, defect or damage resulting from or connected with misuse, abuse, neglect or improper handling or staging , or installation not in strict adherence to Air Vent’s written instructions; impact of foreign objects, fire, flood, earthquake, lightning, hurricane, hail, tornado or other violent storms or other act of God; or defects in failure of or damage caused by materials used as roofing base over which the product is installed or by movement, distortion, cracking or settling of walls or the foundation of the building.
Products are covered by Replacement Plus™ protection (see attached for applicable products) for a period of time (varies by product) provided that the product has been installed in strict accordance with Air Vent’s written installation instructions. Under this warranty feature, Air Vent, at no charge, will replace any product found to be defective during the Replacement Plus™ period as long as proof of purchase is submitted to Air Vent (Replacement Plus™ period begins when the product installation is completed). Air Vent’s maximum liability under Replacement Plus will be equal to the reasonable cost to replace the defective product, including labor.
Provided that the products covered by this warranty have been installed in strict accordance with the Air Vent Inc. written installation instructions and in accordance with all local codes and standards, including those pertaining to fire-rated construction, Air Vent warrants to the original purchaser or first subsequent owner of the property that the product is free from manufacturing defects for the described length below from the date of purchase. If there is a change in ownership, the warranty may be transferred by the original purchaser of the product to the new owner (first subsequent owner) under the terms and conditions of this warranty.
The electrical motor is to be used solely as a direct replacement for a motor of the same model in an Air Vent, Inc, power attic ventilator. Using the motor in any other product could result in electrical shock and/or fire, which may cause property damage, serious injury or even death. Any motor replacement should be installed by a qualified licensed electrician in accordance with local, state and national electrical codes and standards. Make sure that power to the unit has been completely turned OFF at the breaker before approaching or inspecting the power attic ventilator or installing the replacement motor.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other oral or written warranties, liabilities or obligations of Air Vent. Pertinent state law shall control for what period of time subsequent to sale a consumer/homeowner may seek a remedy pursuant to the implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Air Vent be liable for consequential or incidental damages of any kind, including any damage to the building, its contents or any persons therein, resulting from the breach of any warranty set forth herein, unless exclusion of these types of damages are specifically prohibited by state law. No field representative of Air Vent or any distributor or dealer is authorized to make any change or modifications to this warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
Product
Warranty
Replacement Plus Protection
ShingleVent ®II ridge vent (12", 9", 7", Class A 9" and 7")
Limited Lifetime Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Peak Performer™ I & II Rolled ridge vent
Limited Lifetime Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Multi-Pitch FilterVent® ridge vent
Limited Lifetime Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
The Edge™ Vent
Limited Lifetime Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Hip Ridge® Vent
Limited Lifetime Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
VenturiVent™ Plus ridge vent
Limited Lifetime Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
VenturiVent™ Rolled ridge vent
Limited Lifetime Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
ATTIC-AIRE™ ALL SEASONS™ Filtered Ridge Vent and Roll Vent
Limited Lifetime Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Power Cool Plus™ Power Attic Ventilator- model PC15
Limited Lifetime Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Power Cool Plus™ Power Attic Ventilator- model PC12
10 Year Limited Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Power Cool™ Power Attic Ventilator- model BR28
10 Year Limited Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Power Cool™ Power Attic Ventilator- model BR26
5 Year Limited
2 year Replacement Plus™ protection
High Efficiency Roof-Mount Power Vent- model HE15
Limited Lifetime Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Solar Power Fan- (models NPSP8WW, SC8BL, NPSG8, 9010TR)
5 Year Limited Warranty
2 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Gable-Mount Power Fans (APG, APGH)- with Humidistat
Limited Lifetime Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Gable-Mount Power Fans (WCGB)- with Thermostat
10 Year Limited Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Gable-Mount Power Fans (model WCGA)
5 Year Limited Warranty
2 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Gable-Mount Power Fan Solar (NPSG8)
5 Year Limited Warranty
2 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Gable-Mount 20 Watt Solar Fan (1020APV)
5 Year Limited Warranty on Fan Motors
20 Year Limited on Solar Panel, Fan Housings
Whole-House Fans
10 Year Limited Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Roof Mount Power Vent (ASRHP, SV3000)
Limited Lifetime Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Roof Mount Power Vent (RV26, RV28)
10 Year Limited Warranty
5 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Roof Mount Power Vent (NPSP8WW, SC8BL)
5 Year Limited Warranty
2 year Replacement Plus™ protection
Automatic Foundation Vent
5 Year Limited Warranty
Heavy Duty Automatic Foundation Vent
5 Year Limited Warranty
Powered Foundation Vent
5 Year Limited Warranty
Ridge Vent 20’
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Airhawk® Wind Turbines (TIB, TOB series)
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Attic Aire™ Wind Turbines (WT series)
5 Year Limited Warranty
Airhawk® Static Vents (RVG55, B144, SLP150)
5 Year Limited Warranty
Low Voltage Foundation Vent (Series 5 & 6, Radon)
5 Year Limited Warranty
Solar Power Fan (AV9912TR, AV9920TR, AV9930TR)
5 Year Limited Warranty on Fan Motors
20 Year Limited on Solar Panel, Fan Housings
Skylight Tubes (1914ST, 2114ST)
10 Year Limited Warranty
US Sunlight Solar Controller (SC20)
1 Year Limited Warranty on Unit, Remote
Success Stories
Success Story - ShingleVent II ShingleVent II ridge vent combines beauty and performance with its low-profile design and proven airflow & weather protection results. ACI, Hollis, NH Important Installation Steps from ACI: Click an image to enlarge: SUCCESS STORY - SHINGLEVENT II Bone Dry Roofing, Inc., Indianapolis, IN Editor’s Note: For this project the homeowner requested a new roof. The shingles were showing significant signs of deterioration. Upon inspection Bone Dry Roofing learned the current pitched roof was built over the top of an existing flat roof. There was zero intake ventilation for either of the two separate existing attics. The existing exhaust ventilation was 4 roof louvers. Bone Dry Roofing proposed ShingleVent II ridge vent for one attic that had a generous ridge length (25 linear feet) and a 30-watt solar powered fan for the 2nd attic (it only had 4 linear feet of ridge length available so a ridge vent would not work). The solar powered fan has a “Solar Controller” that allows fan operation without access to the sun if desired. Edge Vent was used as the intake ventilation. “When we inspected this roof it was clear the shingles were blistering badly and cracking. Lack of proper airflow contributed to this. The customer is very happy with the finished product and is very appreciative that we were able to bring their attic ventilation up to code.” – Judd Haag, General Manager, Bone Dry Roofing Click an image to enlarge: SUCCESS STORY - SHINGLEVENT II G & G Restoration, LLC, Greenwood, MO “We had to move The Edge Vent up the roof to access the attic. We separated the attic spaces to reduce the possibility of short-circuiting the system due to vertical height differences. The homeowner has noticed a difference. Even with a small amount of snow on the roof it now melts evenly.” – Geremiah Gilliand, President, G & G Restoration Editor’s Note: This project in Spring Hill, KS features an 1850s’ built house. G & G Restoration used ShingleVent II ridge vent (exhaust airflow @ horizontal peaks), Hip Ridge Vent (exhaust airflow diagonally) and The Edge Vent (intake airflow). Click an image to enlarge: Image 1) Edge Vent “Up the Roof” SUCCESS STORY - SHINGLEVENT II Paul Davis Restoration, Richmond, VA “We trimmed out the soffit vent with PVC board to reduce the need for maintenance. The overall finished product looks fantastic. The homeowner was really pleased. The temperature and the humidity inside the attic has drastically reduced. A win all around! ” – Stuart Thompson, Project Manager, Paul Davis Restoration Editor’s Note: Before Paul Davis Restoration got involved in this project the house had 3 roof louvers for attic exhaust airflow and ZERO intake airflow (vented soffit panels were installed but the holes inside the plywood were never cut). Mold growth was observed on the underside of the roof deck and on the rafters. For the fix, and after removing the mold, Paul Davis Restoration installed continuous vented soffit (intake) and a combination of horizontal ShingleVent II ridge vent with diagonal Hip Ridge Vent (exhaust). Click an image to enlarge: Image 1) Continuous Soffit Vent Installed SUCCESS STORY - SHINGLEVENT II JSD Sanchez Roofing, Oklahoma City, OK “By our estimation, the shingles were less than 10 years old but were already sunbaked due to inadequate attic ventilation. There were only two small intake vents on the underside of the front gable box over the garage. For exhaust, we found the common mistake of two different types being mixed together (roof louvers combined with gable louvers). The homeowner was not interested in having holes cut in the freshly painted soffit for purposes of providing intake ventilation. The solution was to remove the existing exhaust vents, install ShingleVent II ridge vent along with roof-top intake The Edge Vent.” – Don Chernicky, Makeover Masters Editor’s Note: Makeover Masters originally contacted Air Vent seeking guidance for this project. JSD Sanchez Roofing did the installation. When The Edge Vent is used in a valley the slot stops 12 inches from the valley. Click an image to enlarge: Image 1) Edge Vent slot cut near valley SUCCESS STORY - SHINGLEVENT II Triple Peaks Roofing & Construction, Inc., Westlake, OH “This house has a lot of hips and valleys with limited horizontal ridges. The limited ridges was a problem for attic ventilation. Using power fans was an option but we presented Hip Ridge Vent to take advantage of the many hips. The homeowners love their decision to go with Hip Ridge Vent instead of the power fans. This house now stands out from the others in the neighborhood. ” – Jeff Heitzenrater, Vice President of Operations, Triple Peaks Roofing & Construction Editor’s Note: ShingleVent II ridge vent is designed for roof peaks (horizontal). Hip Ridge Vent is designed for the hips of a roof (diagonal). Click an image to enlarge: Image 1) Front View SUCCESS STORY - ShingleVent II Lunsford Construction, Inc. Editor’s Note: : The gable louver visible in the picture has been blocked from inside the attic to avoid possible short-circuiting of the exhaust vents (which can happen when 2 different types of attic exhaust vents are used on the same roof above a common attic). Click the image to enlarge:
Address: 265 Proctor Hill Road
Hollis, NH 03049
Editor’s Note: Pictured here 7-inch wide ShingleVent II is installed on a metal roof using Country Manor Shake aluminum shingles by Classic Metal Roofing System. ShingleVent II is available in three widths: 7-inch, 9-inch and 12-inch.
Address: 4825 West 79th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: 317-873-6005
Website: www.bonedryroofing.com
Address: 24903 Timberlake Drive
Greenwood, MO 64034
Phone: 816-810-7218
Website: www.midwestrestore.com
Image 2) House in Progress
Image 3) House Built in 1850s
Image 4) Hip Ridge Vent
Address: 2119 Dabney Road
Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 804-330-9500
Website: www.pauldavis.com
Image 2) ShingleVent II and Hip Ridge Vent
Image 3) ShingleVent II and Hip Ridge Vent
Address: 1340 SW Straka Terrace
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
Phone: 405-210-8632
Image 2) Edge Vent installed with gutters
Image 3) ShingleVent II and Edge Vent Installed
Address: 805 Sharon Drive
Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: 440-925-0386
Website: www.triplepeaksroofing.com
Image 2) Hip Ridge Vent & ShingleVent II Side View
Image 3) Horizontal and Diagonal Ridge Vent Blended
16607 Paxton Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Main: 708-257-5062
Tim Sullivan: 708-347-4732
Website: www.lunsfordconstructioninc.com
Email: lunsfordconstructioninc@yahoo.com
“This project features ShingleVent II continuous ridge vent with The Edge Vent (roof-top at the eave) intake vents. Can you see them? Low profile, efficient ventilation will help to keep the attic temperature in check all year.” – Mike Lunsford, Owner, Lunsford Construction, Inc.
Videos
ShingleVent II & ShingleVent II Class A Product Videos
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ShingleVent II Using a transparent smoke house setup, this segment demonstrates the effective ridge vent ventilation of heat and moisture using the Bernoulli Effect with ShingleVent II. |
Ridge Vent Net Free Area This segment highlights why a ridge vent’s Net Free Area rating is not the best indicator of the ridge vent’s actual performance. |
Ridge Vent Heat Buildup Test This segment examines how well or how poorly various styles of ridge vents minimize heat buildup inside the attic in testing conducted at the University of Illinois. |
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Ridge Vent Smoke Bomb Demonstration This segment highlights how well a ridge vent designed with an external baffle uses the wind to its advantage to pull more air out of the attic in testing conducted at the University of Florida. See the Bernoulli Effect for yourself! |
Ridge Vent Water Infiltration This segment examines the weather protection capabilities of various styles of ridge vents in tests conducted at Architectural Testing Labs. You won’t believe the amount of water some ridge vents allow into the attic! |
Ridge Vent Dust Infiltration This segment simulates 10 years of wind-blown dust exposure for various styles of ridge vents and measures the impact the dust has on the ridge vent’s airflow performance. Once and for all: Does Air Vent’s internal weather filter clog? No, and here’s the proof. |
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Ridge Vent Class A Fire Resistance Testing This segment highlights footage of Class A rated 7-inch wide and 9-inch wide ShingleVent II ridge vent passing UL’s most stringent fire resistance testing: “Spread of Flame” and “Burning Brand.” Class A is a requirement in areas where wild fires are common. |
Ridge Vent Airflow Readings This segment examines the design and density of various styles of ridge vents and measures their actual airflow performance in tests conducted at Architectural Testing Labs. |
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