Installing An Attic Vent In Vinyl

Measure the thickness of your attic floor insulation or wall and ceiling insulation if the attic is finished and ask your building department or a home center whether you should add more.

Installing an attic vent in vinyl.

Adding proper venting to your attic can cause dramatic drops in summer cooling costs. For a gable vent you start by removing the siding and sheathing in your determined area with a circular saw avoiding any unnecessary contact to the gable studs after creating a space for the vent line the hole with caulk and place the vent inside. Soffit vents are one of the most popular intake vent styles. Also keep in mind that venting goes hand in hand with insulation.

They are easy to install under the roof s overhang which is known as the soffit are generally hidden from sight and provide excellent protection from weather outdoor debris and pests while still allowing air to flow into the attic. Simply secure the vent into place with screws and your vent is complete.