Parts of a roof... Parts of a roof...















Gable Vent: A vent placed in the gable of a home that increases air flow to the attic, thereby reducing heat and moisture buildup.

Ridge Vent: A vent located at the ridge that allows the escape of warm and moist air from the attic or rafter cavities.

Roof Vent: An outlet for air that protrudes through the roof deck such as a pipe or stack for the purpose of ventilating the underside of the roof deck. Also called box vents, mushroom vents, airhawks, soldier vents, and roof louvers.

Soffit Vent: Intake ventilation installed under the eaves, or at the roof edge.