Lomanco omni series ridge vents are available in two versions and two styles.
Shed roof ridge vent.
Integrity roofing and painting.
The apex of the roof will have an opening and the ridge vent will be installed at the apex.
The roll versions comes in easy to handle 20 and 30 foot lengths while the stick version comes in 4 foot lengths.
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For existing roofs remove the ridge shingles and cut back the sheathing about 1 3 on either side of the peak.
Step 2 measure 3 out from the wall where the smartvent will bend up on the wall.
A ridge shed vent can be installed on new construction or older buildings that have a peaked ridge.
The regular omni style is traditionally installed using a hammer while the lo omni style with its low profile can be installed using a nail gun.
Shingle up to the area that requires the smartvent roof to wall vent application.
A ridge vent is installed at the peak of the shed roof for shed ventilation.
Ensure there is proper continuous intake ventilation below proposed roof to wall ventilation.