Most professionals recommend screwing the ridge vent to the roof.
Getting a liitle rain through my roof vents.
If the vent is rusted it may be sticking and not turning as it should and this can.
Place a deflector over the opening of the vent to keep rain from blowing through the opening.
It would be very dangerous to do.
Ridge vent fasteners should always be fastened into the rafters usually every 16 to 24 inches.
Quick fix from inside.
If your roof vent leaks during heavy rain the rain may be blowing up under the hood and into the vent.
It this is the case you need to create a breathable shield to slow the driving rain drops while still allowing air flow.
What you need is emergency solution to contain the damage and prevent it to get worst.
Deflectors are available in many sizes configurations and colors to match your existing vent cover.
Some ridge vents require blocks to be installed at the ends to prevent precipitation from blowing in.
Roofing nails are usually too short and will not hold well during a strong wind storm.
As well homeowner s may need to check for proper installation of their ridge vent.
As it spins the air blown from the vent is strong enough to blow rain away from the openings between the fins.
As you won t be able to fix the roof vent leak from outside emergency fix must be done from under the roof or the attic.