Using dormer vents as intake attic ventilation works well with ridge vents. … Using the same type of vents at the ridge or a ridge vent system, allows the hot air from the attic to exhaust out. This application works great in Sacramento California, or warmer climates of the country that won’t see much snow in the winter.

Should dormers be vented?

If the floor space below the roof is heated then it should be vented in some fashion; the way we frame our dormers it is naturally vented… simply because you do not see ridge or gable venting does not mean its not vented.

Are roof vents effective?

Roof vents are important because they extend the life of your roof, reduce energy costs, and reduce indoor temperature extremes. They also prevent damage to your shingles and prevent them from cracking.