Far as I'm concerned, ridge vent is the best way to go. Far better than the
alternatives. And Owens-Corning has an edge vent that installs at the edge
of the roof to serve instead of soffit venting. I had one 30 years ago, had
to show the contractor how to do it. Certain-teed has a similar product.

By now, if a contractor doesn't plan to fix inadequate ventilation, get the
phone book out again. Very simple, if there's inadequate venting, the
manufacturer warrantee is void, and you've got nothing.

By the way, before the roofing tearoff, cut the grass as close as you can.
Helps greatly when using the nail broom (long magnet on wheels for
collecting nails)

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You really dont get it do you , it IS a pressing issue that needs to
be
addressed. You cant sell it like that. And soon you WILL have rot.

After reading the info about venting attic, I gradually become
convinced that I need to greatly improve the ventilation of my roof
(there is no ventilation currently). In other words, what the roofers
proposed will not work because they only want to replace the roof
cover, but not improving the ventilation. They probably were misled by
the vent holes in the gable ends (they look OK outside; but actually
they were sealed in inside; now they become a part of the wall).
Therefore, they may not realize that the roof is not being vented in
anyway.

I will call them back to make clear to them that the roof is not
currently being vented, and see if they may come up with a different
proposal.

I will also ask other general remodeling contracter to see if
rebuilding the roof (by increasing the pitch to create a real attic)
is feasible and for how much.

Thanks.

Jay Chan

Have you looked into a ridge vent. I saw some at the home store. It goes
in
right at the peak. Of course your going to have to add some supply some
where. If you have gabled ends why not add in some vents there. They are
pretty simple and readily available.

Just my thoughts to help