It this is the case you need to create a breathable shield to slow the driving rain drops while still allowing air flow.
Getting a liitle rain through my roof vents.
As well homeowner s may need to check for proper installation of their ridge vent.
If your roof vent leaks during heavy rain the rain may be blowing up under the hood and into the vent.
If you are putting a new roof on your home talk to your roofing contractor about your options to prevent attic snow.
Ridge vent fasteners should always be fastened into the rafters usually every 16 to 24 inches.
What you need is emergency solution to contain the damage and prevent it to get worst.
Place a deflector over the opening of the vent to keep rain from blowing through the opening.
As it spins the air blown from the vent is strong enough to blow rain away from the openings between the fins.
Quick fix from inside.
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.
Roofing nails are usually too short and will not hold well during a strong wind storm.
It would be very dangerous to do.
Most professionals recommend screwing the ridge vent to the roof.
And on occasion a hard driving rain with whipping wind will cause roof vents to leak water.
Some ridge vents require blocks to be installed at the ends to prevent precipitation from blowing in.