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    May 27, 2010, 11:56 AM
    Ridge Vent
    Are there any concerns with installing a ridge vent on a roof to work in conjunction with a whirly bird?
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    May 27, 2010, 12:31 PM

    Yes, most roofing contractors will not install multiple vents like you describ. This can cause back feeding of air. They will tell you to pick one or the other but not both.

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