How To Install Vents In Your Attic

Drill some holes in the wood soffit in order to insert the saw blade and begin cutting.

How to install vents in your attic.

In order to facilitate this exchange of warm and cool air the general rule of thumb suggests installing at least 1 sq. The following is a list of options for installing ventilation into a residential attic space. Prior to installing the ridge vent a 1 inch wide strip of roof decking is cut out along both sides of the ridgeline to allow for air movement through the vent. With the help of an assistant raise the vent up to the soffit and center it over the cutout slot.

Screw holes through both flanges. Use a cordless drill and a spade bit to drill the holes into the wood. Next lay the strip vent down on a flat wood surface such as a plywood sheet or long 2 x 4 and drill 1 8 in dia. Mark attic roof air vent locations center nails between rafters 18 in.

If it doesn t it may block the vent preventing it from working. From the roof s peak. From the roof he will cut a hole the same size as the diameter of the vent. From inside the attic your roofing professional will drive a nail about one third of the way down from the ridge between two rafters to mark the desired spot for installation.

How to install attic vents once you ve done your calculations and know which type of vents you ll be using install them using these steps. Space the holes 12 to 14 in. 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. Mark the spacing of your soffit vents in between the rafters or joists.

Of vent for every 300 sq. Make sure you play close attention to the insulation which should leave a gap between itself and the vent. Photo by merle henkenius. Drill holes into the soffit the lower surface of the eaves will need to be cut into using a jigsaw or keyhole saw.

If you re installing a ridge vent you ll want to pay close attention to the directions laid out by the vent. How to install roof vents photo 1. Then cut out your desired location and screw the vent directly into the soffit. Drive nails up through the sheathing and shingles to mark roof air vent locations.