At a glance: Completed 2026-10-12: roof vent, turbine & ridge cap repair on Pyramid Drive, Valley Park, MO 63088. Office: St. Louis, 314-429-6000.
The call on Pyramid Drive
The home on Pyramid Drive needed two things at once: a damaged section of hip cap, and an attic that was not breathing well. Fixing only the visible damage would have left the bigger, slower problem in place.
So the work order combined a cap repair with a planned ventilation upgrade, with hand drawings marking where every vent and turbine would go.
What we found in Valley Park 63088
About five feet of hip and ridge caps on the right front corner of the main home were damaged, and the attic needed more exhaust on both the front and rear slopes.
What the work order shows
- Replaced 5 feet of hip and ridge caps on the right front hip with Owens Corning Storm Cloud hip and ridge shingles.
- Installed two brown Lomanco 750 vents, one on the rear right level with the garage and one on the rear left.
- Installed four brown turbines, one on the left front and three on the rear.
- Installed ice and water shield as needed around the new openings.
- Cleaned up and hauled away the related debris.
Mapping where every vent goes
The work order for Pyramid Drive came with hand drawings, and that is how ventilation should be planned. Two Lomanco 750 vents went on the rear, one level with the garage on the right and one on the left. Four turbines went in, one on the front left and three on the rear. Spreading exhaust across both slopes gives the attic even airflow instead of one hot corner.
Brown was chosen for both the vents and turbines so they blend with the roof. Ice and water shield went around the new openings, adding a sealed layer where each cut was made.
Fixing the hip while the crew was up there
About five feet of hip and ridge caps on the right front corner were damaged. Hips take wind from multiple directions, and once one cap breaks the ones next to it follow. The crew replaced that section with Owens Corning Storm Cloud hip and ridge shingles so it matches the rest of the roof.
Combining the cap repair with the ventilation work meant one trip, one setup and one cleanup, which keeps cost down for the homeowner.
Roofer near me in Valley Park, 63088
Valley Park homeowners searching roofer near me are minutes from our crews working in Manchester, Kirkwood, Twin Oaks and Fenton every week. Our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000 handles repairs like this one across southwest St. Louis County.
If your attic feels like an oven or your roof edges ice up in winter, ask us to check ventilation during your free inspection.
Signs your Valley Park attic is not breathing
Ventilation problems show up in a few predictable ways. In summer, rooms under the roof stay hot after sunset and the air conditioner runs long. In winter, frost forms on nail tips in the attic, or ice builds at the eaves. Over years, shingles can curl or lose granules faster over the attic than over the garage.
None of these mean you need a new roof. They mean the roof needs to move air. On Pyramid Drive the answer was six new exhaust points spread across the front and rear slopes.
Why the work order included drawings
Placement is everything with ventilation. Vents bunched in one spot leave other parts of the attic stagnant, and vents placed too close to a ridge vent or each other can short-circuit the airflow. The hand drawings on this job told the crew exactly where each vent and turbine belonged so the result matched the plan made during the inspection.
Intake and exhaust working together
Exhaust vents and turbines only work as well as the intake feeding them. Cooler outside air enters through vents in the soffit, flows up under the roof deck and exits high. When insulation is pushed against the soffit or the soffit vents are painted over, the exhaust vents pull air from inside the house instead, which wastes conditioned air. Part of any ventilation upgrade is making sure the intake side is open.
On a long ranch roofline like the one on Pyramid Drive, spreading exhaust across the attic helps draw air evenly from soffits along the whole length of the house instead of only near one vent.
Why brown vents and turbines
Roof vents are visible from the street, and on a brown or earth-tone roof, black or galvanized metal stands out. Choosing brown for all six new exhaust points kept the roof looking clean and consistent after the upgrade.
Ice and water shield around new openings
Every opening cut for a vent or turbine is a new spot where water could get in if it is not detailed correctly. On Pyramid Drive the crew installed ice and water shield as needed around the new openings. The membrane bonds to the deck and seals around nails, so the vent flashing has a sealed layer under it. It is the same layered approach we use at pipes, valleys and walls, and it is why new vents do not turn into new leaks. Cleanup and haul-away finished the job.
Roofer near me in 63088: what a free inspection covers
When you call our St. Louis office from Valley Park, the inspection covers shingles, flashing, ridges, hips and attic airflow. We go into the attic when we can, check the soffits for blocked intake, and photograph anything that needs attention. You get a clear answer: repair, upgrade, or leave it alone.
Roof repair in Valley Park, MO 63088
Valley Park sits along the Meramec River in southwest St. Louis County, between Manchester, Kirkwood and Fenton. Many ranch homes here have long rooflines and modest original venting, which makes added exhaust especially effective.
If you live on or near Pyramid Drive and are seeing the same kind of problem, call our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000 or our 24/7 line at 1-800-564-6232 for a free inspection. We tell you whether a repair will do the job before anyone talks about replacement.
Questions homeowners ask about this repair
What is a Lomanco 750 vent?
It is a static roof vent that lets hot attic air escape through a covered opening. It has no moving parts.
Turbines or static vents?
Turbines spin in the wind to pull more air; static vents are low-profile. Many attics use a mix, placed by slope and attic layout.
Why replace hip caps with Storm Cloud?
Caps should match the field shingles. Owens Corning Storm Cloud matched this roof.
Do you serve Valley Park, Manchester and Fenton?
Yes. Call our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000.
How many vents does my attic need?
It depends on attic size and intake at the soffits. We calculate it during the inspection instead of guessing.
Are turbines noisy?
A properly installed turbine spins quietly. Squeaking usually means a worn bearing.