- Had a metal roof installed last year and went with ridge vents after a lot of back-and-forth with my contractor.
- Honestly, haven't had any issues with rain or leaks yet, even during some pretty nasty storms. Maybe I just got lucky?
- But I do get your point about installation quality—my contractor was super meticulous about sealing everything up tight. If someone rushes the job, I can totally see how wind-driven rain could become a nightmare.
- Not totally sold on powered attic fans though... heard they can sometimes pull conditioned air from inside the house if things aren't sealed perfectly. Seems like trading one potential headache for another.
- Personally, I'd stick with passive venting (ridge or gable) and just make sure whoever installs it knows exactly what they're doing.
Glad to hear your metal roof's holding up well—sounds like you made a solid choice. Curious though, did your contractor mention anything about balancing intake vents with ridge vents? Proper airflow can really make a difference in attic performance...
Good point about the venting—it can help, but honestly, I've seen plenty of roofs perform just fine without getting overly technical about intake vs ridge vents. Still, better safe than sorry...sounds like you're on the right track.
Yeah, venting can get overly complicated sometimes. I've seen roofs last decades without perfect vent setups, but then again, I've also had to deal with moisture issues from poor ventilation—definitely not fun. Have you checked out the attic space yet? Sometimes just poking around up there can give you a better sense of what's really needed. Sounds like you're already thinking practically about it though, so you're probably good.
Good points there. A few quick thoughts from someone who's always looking to save a buck:
- Definitely poke around the attic first—sometimes moisture issues are obvious (dark spots, moldy smell... you know, the fun stuff).
- If ventilation seems sketchy, might be worth a small upgrade now rather than dealing with bigger issues later.
- Seen plenty of roofs last forever without perfect setups too, but it's kind of a gamble, especially if your climate swings between wet and dry.
Better safe than sorry, but no need to go overboard either. Good luck!
