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'''(1)''' Which rafter vents should I use? [[ https://lowes.com/pl/Rafter-vents-Roof-vents-accessories-Ventilation-Building-supplies/4294512321 | Lowes Hillsboro ]] (2022 August 30) has many in stock, and their customer reviews are good. Home Depot is ship-to-store only, can't shop and examine materials. From Lowe's web page: '''(1)''' Which rafter vents should I use? [[ https://lowes.com/pl/Rafter-vents-Roof-vents-accessories-Ventilation-Building-supplies/4294512321 | Lowes Hillsboro ]] (2022 August 30) has many in stock, and their customer reviews are good. Home Depot is ship-to-store only, I can't shop and examine materials.
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  . probably no: Durovent 22x48-in Raft(?) Vent - foamed polystyrene. From Lowe's web page:
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  . perhaps: ADO Products Rafter Vent with Baffle 24?x46-in. White emits/absorbs less infrared, better insulation. Baffle protects soffit vents. Polystyrene - one reviewer calls them "egg crate material", too fragile?
   . what I would like is a vent shaped and colored like this but a more durable plastic.
  . '''Durovent 22x48-in Raft(?) Vent''' - foamed polystyrene. ''(probably no)''
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  . perhaps: proVent 22x48-in Rafter Vent. Black, may be more durable plastic, emits more infrared. Won't bend, won't keep old insulation out of soffit vents.   . '''ADO Products Rafter Vent with Baffle 24?x46-in'''. White emits/absorbs less infrared, better insulation. Baffle protects soffit vents.
    . polystyrene - one reviewer calls them "egg crate material", too fragile? ''(maybe no)''
  . I would prefer a vent shaped and colored like this but a more durable plastic.

  . '''proVent 22x48-in Rafter Vent'''. Black, may be more durable plastic, emits more infrared. Won't bend, won't keep old insulation out of soffit vents. ''(maybe yes)''
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'''(2)''' Do bugs/bees/wasps build nests in the airspaces? I can inspect the spaces with my borescope. If the plastic vents are stapled, removal will damage them. If lath-screws, I can remove and replace. '''(2)''' Do bugs/bees/wasps build nests in the airspaces? I can inspect the long/skinny spaces with my borescope.

  . Cleanout:
If the plastic vents are stapled, removal will damage them. If lath-screws, I can remove and replace.

Roof Ventilation 4180 sw 99th

Questions

(1) Which rafter vents should I use? Lowes Hillsboro (2022 August 30) has many in stock, and their customer reviews are good. Home Depot is ship-to-store only, I can't shop and examine materials.

From Lowe's web page:

  • Durovent 22x48-in Raft(?) Vent - foamed polystyrene. (probably no)

  • ADO Products Rafter Vent with Baffle 24?x46-in. White emits/absorbs less infrared, better insulation. Baffle protects soffit vents.

    • polystyrene - one reviewer calls them "egg crate material", too fragile? (maybe no)

  • I would prefer a vent shaped and colored like this but a more durable plastic.
  • proVent 22x48-in Rafter Vent. Black, may be more durable plastic, emits more infrared. Won't bend, won't keep old insulation out of soffit vents. (maybe yes)

  • Are there commercial suppliers near Portland with more choices and better materials for rafter vents?

(2) Do bugs/bees/wasps build nests in the airspaces? I can inspect the long/skinny spaces with my borescope.

  • Cleanout: If the plastic vents are stapled, removal will damage them. If lath-screws, I can remove and replace.
  • I have adhesive plastic patches that I can put over the spots where I staple or screw. That will reduce strain and tears.

RoofVent (last edited 2022-08-30 21:58:53 by KeithLofstrom)