Leroy, although the perforations are on the underneath side of ridge vents, I suppose a hard blowing snow or rain could be forced up and underneath just as it could with gable vents, whirlybirds etc. and I suspect that is why, in high snow fall areas, the use of gable vents has always been the norm.
You said: "Have none where I am living and in last over a hundred years there has been no problem without them."
If the house is over 100 years old, assuming you haven't replaced windows and siding, it more than likely isn't as "tight" as today's homes. Back then they didn't have all the showers, washing machines, dishwashers, mother-in-law's heavy breathing putting as much moisture into the house - although some of my ancestors probably kept chickens and a goat in the house, but that's a different story. Potential condensation problems would defiantly be a flag to most home buyers and inspectors today as there is an increased chance for mold growth in the walls and attic ceiling. Your choice - your house.
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