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Old 08-17-2011, 08:58 AM
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I have heard that roofs might be effected.

Frank sent us a statement from a web site that delt with roofing, claiming no adverse effects.

I wounder if it all comes down to the installation of the barrier? Does the air flow still get moved from the lower vents transfering hot air trapped between the reflective barrier and the roof itself to the top ?

It makes me think that solar or electric or turbin fans must be working to help keep that hot air moving up and out?

I have read that the home construction is a gamble. We the payee and future owners have no chance to sit down and " Bond " with our contractor-

Like buying a car out of a web site thru a sales tech that says well it could be built by 6 different manufactures but hey they are all good!

I have been informed we are at the mercy of the " Selective Village Rotational Contractor selection process?" .

The placement quality and square area of the top ridge vents is very important. As I drove around looking at homes I can see that some new construction is using more ridge vents.

Thank you for your feed back. Much appreciated.

Herv