How To Install Roof Vents In Attic

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.

How to install roof vents in attic.

Space the holes 12 to 14 in. A roofer will from the attic mark a spot near the ridge of the roof he may first use nails from the attic to mark preferred spots between two rafters. Place all the roof vents on the same side of the roof. Set your circular saw at 1 8 inch 0 4 cm greater than the thickness of your roof s soffit when installing an intake vent.

If your roof peak runs parallel to the street put them on the backside where they ll be less prominent. Screw holes through both flanges. After creating a space for the vent line the hole with caulk and place the vent inside. Mark the roof venting locations from the attic where you can see the rafters and avoid placing roofing vents over them.

Then cut out your desired location and screw the vent directly into the soffit. Simply secure the vent into place with screws and your vent is complete. Photo by merle henkenius. Drive a nail through your attic to mark where you want your vent.

Go into your attic and find a spot at least 2 feet 0 61 m down from the peak of your roof. With the help of an assistant raise the vent up to the soffit and center it over the cutout slot.