(I know this is a pretty specific roofing question... I posted on another site, and wanted to see if any of your folks know anything about it.)

Ok, so I'm getting my roof done and the roofer has told me that in order to qualify for the GAF Golden Pledge I have to have my soffit vented. Currently it is not. When you remove the soffit, you see solid wood with NO holes, etc.

My roofer wants to remove 100 feet of soffit and facia, and cut a constant "strip" along the soffit. (Not sure how wide, I would guess, maybe an inch(?). They will then replace the soffit with fully vented soffit, and make new facia.

My concerns are: I live in a VERY high wind area and I want to avoid water problems. Can this make water blow in? Water here blows 360 degrees (FOR REAL). Am I making a mistake by letting him do this.

He is also cutting a ridge vent. I have inspected the material GAF uses and I don't understand how water can't blow under and through that black mesh/sponge type stuff.

Next. What do *you* think of the GAF Golden Pledge, and Timberline Ultra 5 step process.

I know this is a long post but I really need help with this one.

Thanks a alot,

Pete