ridge venting in balloon framing
Hi,
I’m a new member with an old house. We need to reroof our 1910 Victorian cottage, and know that we need to go down to the rafters taking off two layers of shingles, and installing plywood over the framing, (2X4 on 24″ centres). The roofing company has suggested that we install ridge venting which I think is a standard suggestion.
As our house is balloon framing and we use the attic space as living space, I’m wondering if this is a good idea. The house is in Vancouver BC, so we do get a cold winter (snow today which is untimely but here) . Does anyone have any ideas if this will make our house colder, or if other ventng systems are preferable?
Thanks in advance
Nirmal
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Could you provide a cross-section sketch of the house, or especially the attic/2nd floor/roof? The more info. you can give, the easier it will be to answer.
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