Effective attic ventilation is crucial for the longevity of a roof system and the energy efficiency of a building. Shark Vent® XLP Ridge Vent, offered by A1A Wholesale Supply, provides an advanced solution that addresses both ease of installation and superior protection against the elements.
Shark Vent® XLP combines the rigidity of a sectional vent with the fast installation of a roll, making it a highly efficient choice for contractors. Its standout feature is a patented internal and external baffle system that effectively prevents wind-driven rain and snow infiltration, offering peace of mind, especially in areas prone to extreme weather.
Designed for contractor convenience, the vent includes nail guides, slot guides, and a center guide to simplify shingle alignment and nail placement, allowing for nail-gunnable installation with the included hot-dipped collated galvanized ring-shank nails. The low-profile design ensures a smooth finish and resists cracking in cold weather applications, contributing to the overall aesthetic appeal of the roof.
Key Features and Benefits for Contractors:
- Patented Baffle System: Internal and external baffles prevent wind-driven rain and snow infiltration.
- Fast and Easy Installation: Combines roll convenience with sectional rigidity; nail-gunnable with included nails.
- Installation Guides: Nail, slot, and center guides simplify alignment and placement.
- Low-Profile Design: Creates a smooth, aesthetically pleasing finish and resists cracking in cold weather.
- Compression Resistant: Maintains its shape and effectiveness under pressure.
- Lightweight Roll: Easy to handle on the job site.
- Code Approved: Miami-Dade and Florida Building Code (FL 7751) approved, meeting or exceeding ICC, FHA, HUD, and NBC standards.
- Lifetime Limited Warranty: Provides long-term assurance of product quality.
Basic Uses:
- Exhaust ventilation for residential and commercial sloped roofs.
- Especially suited for areas experiencing high winds, heavy rain, or snow.
- Effective for ensuring balanced attic ventilation when paired with adequate soffit intake.
Installation Considerations (for Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings):
- Balanced Ventilation: Ensure Shark Vent’s total net free area is balanced with or greater than the soffit vent’s total net free area. A minimum of 6.38 in2 per linear foot of strip soffit vent is recommended.
- Continuous Ventilation: Install Shark Vent and soffit venting continuously along the ridge and eave overhang, ensuring airflow in each rafter space.
- Vent Chutes: Install “vent chutes” between rafters (from soffit to ridge) to maintain at least 1.5 inches of unobstructed air space between the bottom of the deck and the top of the insulation.
- Vapor Barrier: Install a vapor barrier on the “warm” side of the insulation to prevent moisture migration into rafter spaces.
Product Details:
- Brand: Benjamin Obdyke (Shark Vent®)
- Net Free Area: 12 in2/lin ft
- Width: 14.75 in
- Length: 25 ft rolls
- Thickness: 0.625 in
- Included: Hot-dipped collated galvanized ring-shank nails.
- Code Approvals: Miami Dade – XLP Only; Florida Building Code (FL 7751) – XLP Only; Meets or exceeds FHA, HUD, ICC, MDC, and NBC.
