Open Vs Closed Roof Valley

You are probably wondering what the heck that means.

Open vs closed roof valley.

To make it easier on you we have included some photos of open and closed valleys in this post so that you can see the difference. Meanwhile on an open valley roof the metal lining that prevents water from seeping into the underlayers is left exposed. For a closed valley shingles are installed across the joint where planes intersect. Once the shingles are installed they don t run through the valley area.

If you have a shingled roof as most torontonians with a sloped roof tend to have then you will have one of two kinds of valleys on your home. In comparison to a closed valley an open valley adds another layer of lining into the valley. According to long time iko sales representative jeff tessaro closed valleys for residential construction have been popular since he was a roofing contractor in the late 90 s. Repairs to closed valleys are a lot more involved than working on an open valley as is re roofing or making changes to a portion of your roof in the future.

After the underlayment is placed a pre bent metal valley lining is installed. Open roof valley this is almost the same as the closed roof valley method except a pre bent metal valley lining is installed instead of a secondary roof underlayment. After the self adhering underlayment is installed across the valley a pre bent metal valley lining is installed. Closed roof valleys are very popular among homeowners for this reason.

Open valleys can help your roof shed ice and water more efficiently but closed valleys are faster easier and generally cheaper to install. This valley flashing material can be manufactured from any metal that will resist the effects of weather acid rain and other contaminants. Closed valleys are very vulnerable to mechanical damage. It s all a matter of determining what you re looking for in a roof.

This leaves a metal strip or line on the surface of the roof that serves as the valley line. On a closed valley roof the shingles extend to the valley area completely closing it off. Although the open valley is recommended by the manufacturer closed valley is acceptable. When installing a new roof one of the decisions you have to make as a home or building owner is whether or not you want to have open or closed valleys.

It is always a good idea to check with the manufacturer or a certified installer of the product such as ourselves. With each new course roofing shingles continue up the valley. When compared to a closed valley and open valley adds an additional layer of lining. The closed variation is a flashing that has been completely covered with shingles while in the open variation will have the flashing completely exposed to the elements.