Where is outlet ventilation typically installed on a roof?

• A. Eave
• B. Soffit
• C. Under deck
• D. Ridge

Answer: (D)

Warm air rises, so the exhaust path should be at the roof’s highest point to let hot attic air escape naturally. A ridge vent runs along the roof peak, providing continuous exhaust across the length of the roof. When paired with intake vents at the eaves or soffits, this creates a steady flow: cooler air enters from below and warm air exits through the ridge. Eaves or soffits are typically intake points, not outlets, and venting under the deck isn’t a standard roof exhaust location. That combination makes the ridge the best place for outlet ventilation.