Yeah, those turbine vents can be tricky. My brother put some in thinking they'd help cool things down, but same story—every windy storm had him up there with buckets. He eventually swapped them out for ridge vents, and it's been smooth sailing since. Squirrels though... relentless little guys, huh?
"He eventually swapped them out for ridge vents, and it's been smooth sailing since."
Agreed, ridge vents do offer a more consistent airflow and fewer leak points compared to turbine vents. Still, proper installation is key—I've seen cases where inadequate sealing around the ridge caused issues too. And squirrels... they're basically furry engineers testing our patience.
- Ridge vents are decent, but they're not always the silver bullet people make them out to be.
- Had a neighbor who switched to ridge vents and ended up with ice dams every winter—never had that issue before.
- Agree on squirrels though... had one chew right through my soffit vent last year. Little guy was determined.
- Bottom line, every roof setup has its quirks. Proper insulation and attic sealing matter just as much as vent type.
Had a similar squirrel issue last spring—little dude chewed straight through my ridge vent mesh, found him nesting right above the attic insulation. Agree that insulation and sealing are key; vents alone definitely won't solve everything. Learned that lesson the hard way...
Man, squirrels are relentless little critters. Had one chew through my soffit vents a couple years back—thought I'd sealed everything up tight, but nope. Found him chilling in the attic like he owned the place. You're spot-on about insulation and sealing being crucial; vents alone just won't cut it. But honestly, even with good sealing, squirrels seem to find a way if they're determined enough. I'm still a bit skeptical about some pest-proofing products out there... seen some pretty bold claims that didn't pan out in practice.
Anyway, sounds like you've got a solid handle on things now. Roof issues can feel endless when wildlife gets involved, but once you get the sealing dialed in, it does get better. Hang in there—your roof might be trying to tell you something, but at least you're listening!
