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Newest Intake Vent Revolutionizes Metal and Asphalt Industry!

Focusing on the importance of roof intake ventilation and concerned about the growing number of litigation cases against large established roofing companies & manufacturers regarding mold and moisture issues, DCI Products Inc. introduces FaciaVent for the metal & asphalt roofing industry. FaciaVent installed on asphalt or metal roofing allows cooler air to enter through the facia traveling under the entire roof decking structure and out the preferred ridge vent or other exhaust apparatus.

DCI promised that the company would address the growing metal roofing industry with patented intake ventilation products that would satisfy new and retrofit jobs. FaciaVent reduces the roof top lift up that hinders long rigid metal panel installations, yet is easily installed prior to roof shingle or panel installation.

FaciaVent allows air to enter through the fasciaboard, under the roof decking structure and out the ridge vent or other installed exhaust device.
Your gutter can be installed directly onto FaciaVent.
FaciaVent is ideal for roofs that are less than 4/12 pitch.

FaciaVent Diagram

Installation of FaciaVent

 

1.   Cut a ¾” slot at the roof edge where it meets the facia board. Start 6” from any edge or corner and make the slot continuous. Seal the open ends with fabric supplied or silicone caulk (black) to match the product.  

2.   Install the FaciaVent with the lift resting on the facia board as shown. Secure the FaciaVent to the facia board using a minimum of 1 ¼” roofing nails. Staple or nail the tapered edge of FaciaVent to the roof decking. Extend FaciaVent ½” from ends and wrap with fabric supplied or caulk open ends.  

3.     Install the rolled ice shield® or tar paper over FaciaVent. No drip edge is required. Begin shingling leaving a ¾” overhang the roof/soffit edge.  

4.     Install gutter using brackets of choice. Ensure that the nails or screws enter the full depth of the wood facia board.  

5.   Air now enters under and behind the gutter and into your attic. The metal gutter is also away from the wood facia board eliminating wood decay of the facia board and acting as a roof/facia drip edge.