Protect Your Roof From Premature Deterioration By Providing Effective Attic Exhaust Ventilation

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Effective attic ventilation is critical
for a long-lasting roof! A properly balanced attic ventilation system will help to:

• Remove excess heat and moisture to protect your roof from premature deterioration
   
• Prevent roof rot in your attic or roof deck
   
• Minimize peeling and extend the life of exterior and interior paint
   
  
• Limit the growth of harmful mold
   
• Safeguard your attic possessions against mildew damage
   
• Guard against ice damming in harsh winter climates
   
• Possibly reduce excessive heating and air conditioning costs

Homeowner’s Best Choice

• Vents Your Attic...
  Allows heat & condensation to escape at the most effective location — the ridge.
   
• Looks Terrific...
  Shingle-over design blends into your ridge line.
   
• Superior Protection...
  Helps to prevent wood rot and extends the life of your exterior paint.
   
• Energy Efficient...
  May even reduce your utility bills!
   
• Durable...
  Designed with high-impact polymers.
   
• Watertight…
  Passes the 110 mph wind-driven rain test.*
   
• Weather Fighter Filter™...
  Helps prevent all types of weather infiltration.
   
• Peace Of Mind...
  Backed by a 40-year ltd. warranty**

*Under controlled laboratory conditions.

**See ltd. warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.

Professional’s Best Choice

• Fast & Easy To Install…
  Fully nail-gunable; simply roll out and fasten with included 1 3/4" coil nails.
   
• Easy Sizing…
  EasyTear™ feature allows you to hand-tear product in 12" increments—no knives necessary and less waste!
   
• Effective…
  Cobra® Ridge Runner™ exhaust vent provides 12.5 sq. inches per linear foot of net free ventilating area.
   
• Maximum Performance…
  Externally baffled for excellent ventilation and protection against weather infiltration.
   
• Fits Better…
  Extra-flexible hinge on Cobra® Ridge Runner™ exhaust vent allows installation on 3:12 to 16:12 sloped roofs.
   
• Cap Shingle Compatible…
  Cobra® Ridge Runner™ exhaust vent works with traditional size ridge cap shingles.

Balanced Ventilation Requirements

Balanced ventilation requires an equal amount of intake ventilation and exhaust ventilation. GAF-Elk recommends, at a minimum, providing 1 square foot of Net Free Ventilation for every 300 square feet of attic floor space. Consult local building codes for specific ventilation requirements in your area.

1. Calculate the total square footage of the attic floor area (round up to the next highest number). This number will determine the minimum total linear feet of Cobra® Ridge Runner™ exhaust vent that is needed.
    
2. Find the appropriate amount of Cobra® Ridge Runner™ exhaust vent and minimum intake ventilation that corresponds to the total attic square footage.

Cobra® Ridge Runner™ exhaust vent has 12.5 sq. in./linear ft. of net free ventilating area.

NOTE: Always have a balanced ventilation system. In no case should the amount of exhaust ventilation at the ridge exceed the amount of soffit ventilation.

Application Instructions

Cobra® Ridge Runner™

Application Instructions

 

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