Well, I live in Bluffton, Work for a Commercial Roofing Company. My Experience indicates that it is as hot in Bluffton as Orlando, Fl. I have encountered the same problems that you are speaking of. Having a roof vent and having a working roof vent is two different worlds. My attic was 145 when I moved in, it is now 110-105 most summer days. A huge difference just by ripping off the "ridgeVent" and replacing with a proper system. Over ninety percent of the roofing companies down here, have very little experience in roofing let alone venting systems. The actual possession of a hammer and nails seems to qualify people to be contractors in this area. You have to do your homework before, you hire a contractor. The shingle industry has been around for well over 100 years and it is pretty simple for a Qualified Contractor to follow their instructions in placing a roof system on you home. A thirty year roof will last 30 years if done according to their instructions and it will vent properly. We do it every day, however, not at the lowest bid, which is how the vast majority of General Contractors build homes today. We are qualified to do any roof system, we have over 35 years experience in Roofing. So should your roofer. jb1
