Residential Roof Ventilation
Mankowski Industrial pioneered the plastic shingle-over ridge vent — a design that created an entirely new category in residential roof ventilation and remains the most widely used venting approach in the U.S. today.
For more than three decades, our designs have been manufactured, private-labeled, and adopted by many of the largest roofing companies in the industry. Through direct manufacturing partnerships — including serving as the captive manufacturer for Elk Roofing (ElkCorp) — we established a reputation for durable, high-performance ventilation products built at scale.
Our approach to roof ventilation is grounded in three principles: performance, durability, and visual integration. Every design is engineered to withstand harsh environmental conditions while maintaining a clean, low-profile appearance consistent with residential roofing systems.
Mankowski Industrial continues to collaborate with leading roofing manufacturers on next-generation ventilation products, applying decades of real-world manufacturing and field experience to ongoing innovation.
