I’m in North Carolina, so humidity’s a beast here as well. Swapping out those old gable vents for a ridge vent and adding soffit vents made the attic way less stuffy.
That’s wild—mold is exactly what I’m worried about, especially since I’ve always heard “seal it up tight” from older neighbors. When you swapped to ridge and soffit vents, did you notice a difference right away? I’m in Virginia, so humidity’s almost as bad. Any issues with wind-driven rain getting in through the new vents, or has that not been a problem? Also, how do you keep squirrels out now—just luck, or some kind of screen?
I’ve seen ridge and soffit setups work wonders, but I’ll be honest—sometimes folks go all-in on venting and end up with problems they didn’t expect. Had a job last summer where a homeowner swapped out gable vents for a ridge vent, thinking it’d fix everything. Next big storm, wind-driven rain snuck in through the ridge. Not common, but it happens, especially if the install isn’t spot-on or your roof pitch is low. As for critters, metal mesh screens are a must. Those squirrels are relentless... seen one chew right through plastic. Just something to keep in mind before making the switch.
