Minnesota's Home Remodeling Expert

In recent years the shingle over ridge vent has become all the rage.  I think this is overrated.  The only situation where a ridge vent is necessary is where there is a cathedral ceiling, with the ceiling at the same pitch as the roof.   Since there is no common attic space, a ridge vent is necessary to vent between each rafter.  When reroofing, it’s less expensive to add a few more attic vents than to put a ridge vent on the whole ridge.  A ridge vent is also vulnerable to damage by being stepped.  That’s my opinion and I’m sticking to it.