I do not really want to put a ridge vent because I do not have soffit to support it.
Presently, I have one gable on one end; the other end is a wall for another unit.
I do not have a soffit, but I think I need one or two more whirley birds now.
My question is:
Would it be okay if I just add enough whirley birds with one gable on each
unit without adding ridge vents?
The attic for the first unit with whirley bird is not as hot but still hot, though the attic looks okay.
The first unit is in the front with half cathedral ceiling. So I don’t think I want to add a ridge vent. The end of the first unit has a tall wall which is part of the second unit on second floor.
So my problem is no whirley bird installed for the 2nd and 3rd unit out both also have one one gable and no other end to built another gable.
Since day 1, the pebbles from the shingle are falling off the roof after it rains. Its been 30 years and the wind had blown loose some shingles. So I need a new roof for sure.
Which bring me back to the first paragraph.
I heard of fire hazard on attic fans, and I don’t want to bevel my roof ridge for vent because it may leak. Ridge vent needs soffit, and I have none. So I was told, it will lose it’s purpose.
My second question: New roofs have ice and water barrier, which are used only while roof is being built while is raining and waiting to pass inspection. Some roofer still think roofing felt works fine. So wouldn’t ice and water barrier trap heat in summer in my case if I use ridge vent without soffit? It would let the roof breath, or is it like wearing a raincoat and would trap moisture in summer and winter?
Any tips and advise on my two questions? Do I really need ridge vent and ice and water
barrier? Will only one gable and some Whirley birds be sufficient for each unit?
Thank You.