Adding A Gable Vent

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Adding a gable vent.

To let hot air out of your attic you also need either ridge vents cut into the roofing on the peak of your roof or gable vents at the top of gables in your attic. Whether round triangular or rectangular these gable vents can be. Power gable vent shutter is automatic 20 in. Here s some of the things we ve been working on.

Use a plumb bob in the opening of the vent to determine the flange location. It is a great ventilation system for your attic or roof on a budget. Check out our product video. Gable vents can function as both intake and exhaust but rely on strong winds to be effective so they are recommended to be used in conjunction with additional intake soffit vents near the bottom of the roof.

Please call us for a free quote. Things needed tape measure gable vent assembly two by four lumber power drill with screw tip 3 inch wood screws plumb bob long 1 2 inch drill bit extension ladder straightedge reciprocating saw with bi metal blade tar paper utility knife construction stapler exterior caulk caulk gun cap flashing. Ridge and gable vents. Attach a bi metal blade to your reciprocating saw and cut out the outline of the vent.

Consider adding our stylish gable end vents to your attic along with ridge and soffit vents to make sure you are properly venting your attic. It will take some manipulation to get the top of the flange to move under the cap flashing. Once the holes are drilled use a chalk line to connect them forming the outline of your gable vent. Vent fans can be either hardwired or solar powered and should be located high up on the roof just below the ridge or inside your attic behind a gable vent.

Squeeze lots of caulking under the flange and install the gable vent plumb in the opening. The shutter will open when the electric. A gable vent is a slotted piece of wood or siding that s installed into the side of a home near the gable where two roof pitches meet in a triangle. X 14 in in.

Power gable vent shutter is designed to be used with master flow egv pg series electric gable fans. Houses with gable roofs may also have vents located on the side of the house as high as possible within the peak of the gable. Mark this with a pencil on the siding. Ply gem 14 in.

These vents allow for a cross breeze through your attic blowing out the warm air and replacing it with cooler less humid air.