Operating Guide

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Cobra
®
Hip Ventilation
Hip Vents
Over the past 25–30 years,
the changing architecture
and design of homes in North
America has, in some cases,
made ridge venting impractical.
Hip vents install and look similar
to typical ridge vents but provide
an exhaust venting alternative
on the hip areas of the roof.
* See GAF Shingle & Accessory Ltd. Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. The
word “Lifetime” means as long as the original individual owner(s) of a single-family detached
residence [or the second owner(s) in certain circumstances] owns the property where the
shingles and accessories are installed. For owners/structures not meeting the above criteria,
Lifetime coverage is not applicable. Lifetime ltd. warranty on accessories requires the use of at
least three qualifying GAF accessories and the use of Lifetime Shingles.
• A True Solution… For providing safe and effective ventilation
on roofs with little or no ridge area
• Fast & Easy To Install… Fully nail-gunable for fast vent and
cap shingle installation; includes 3 coils of 1¾” nails
• Effective… Provides 9 sq. inches per lineal foot of net free
ventilation area
• Maximum Protection… Rigorously tested under extreme
conditions to resist snow, wind, and rain infiltration
†
• Versatile Installation… Designed for use on 3-tab strip, laminate,
and designer asphalt shingle roofs
• Fits Great… Extra-flexible hinge hugs the roof tightly and allows
for installation on 3:12 – 12:12 hip roof slopes
• Cap Shingle Compatible… Works with 12"-width ridge
cap shingles
• Peace Of Mind... Up to a Lifetime ltd. warranty when installed
on Lifetime Shingle roofs*
Cobra
®
Hip Vent’s innovative design helps to provide a safe and effective exhaust venting solution on roofs with
little or no ridge. It’s contractor-friendly and blends into the hip line to allow for a great-looking finished roof.
Cobra
®
Hip Vent
Exhaust Vent For Hip Roofs
Contains Recycled Content
Contains Recycled Content
Solar-Powered
Solar-Powered
Ventilates without any
External Power Source
Ventilates without any
External Power Source
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Ventilates without any
External Power Source
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External Power Source
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Ventilates without any
External Power Source
Ventilates without any
External Power Source
Contains Recycled Content
Contains Recycled Content
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Solar-Powered
Ventilates without any
External Power Source
Ventilates without any
External Power Source
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Stale Air Escapes Through
Cobra
®
Hip Vent (Installed
Under Cap Shingles At The Hips)
Fresh Air
Enters Attic
Through
Intake Vent At
Soffit Or Eave
Dual Weather
Fighter
™
Filter helps prevent weather,
insect, and even pine needle infiltration
†
Under controlled laboratory conditions.
Includes
3–1
3
/
4
” Coil
Nails
Total Attic
Square Footage
Recommended Minimum
Length Of Cobra
®
Hip Vent
(Feet)
Minimum
Intake Ventilation
(Net Free Area In Sq. In.)
1600 43 387
1900 51 459
2200 59 531
2500 67 603
2800 75 675
3100 83 747
3400 91 819
Cobra
®
Hip Vent
USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS (Based on 1/300 Rule)
Note: Always have a balanced attic ventilation system. The amount of exhaust ventilation should NEVER exceed the amount of
intake ventilation.
Important: Do NOT install on roof ridge. Cobra
®
Hip Vent must only be installed on hips.