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Are plastic ridge vents better than aluminum ones, and if so, why?

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they serve the same purpose, pick your poison! lol. If you plan to walk on them, get plastic, but if not, get plastic. – shirlock homes Apr 27 '12 at 22:54
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Better in what regard: price, durability, ease of installation, airflow, aesthetics... ? – Niall C. Apr 27 '12 at 23:31
Better for ventilation, durability, and do they perform better all the way around? Note: Ridge vents, not air vents. – RET Apr 28 '12 at 18:35
What kind of climate? I've seen PVC ones crack in extreme cold. – ShoeMaker Apr 30 '12 at 2:16
Oregon climate...mild winters and summers. – RET Apr 30 '12 at 3:38

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PVC should serve you better than aluminum. It doesn't get cold enough for you to have those kinds of issues and will not corrode like aluminum will in the moist climate.

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Thank You, ShoeMaker – RET May 1 '12 at 23:35

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