Pull nails and remove shingles from within the circle.
How to install solar attic fan on metal roof.
Before installing the final ridge vent cover you attach the floating footprint flashing under the ridge vent cover with the fan attached using the copper clad mounting brackets right inside the ridge vent opening.
Scribe outline of vent s flashing on roof using homemade dowel compass.
Measure and cut a 2x4 brace.
Use a drill and screws to secure the brace within the gable opening.
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We cannot speak for all the manufacturers because they can have specific instructions regarding installation on a metal roof.
Then connect the two ends of wire to the panel and that s it.
Solar ventilation systems and solar attic fans extract heat from your home using the energy from the sun.
In attic mark location of solar powered vent between two roof rafters.
Cut shingles along circular outline with a utility knife.
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Please recommend a vent system without cutting holes in the metal roof there are several options available to provide ventilation to your attic without cutting holes in your metal roof including gable vents and a vented ridge.
With the solar panel in place the fan is ready to be installed in the attic.
For the most part you need screws to put the fan in place and holes on the roof where to drill those screws.
Cut hole in roof with a reciprocating saw.
Select and mark the location of the fan.
So how does this attach to a metal roof.
Install roof brackets and fall arrest system to roof.
Use compass to scribe hole for vent onto roof sheathing.
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How to install solar attic fan on metal roof.
Drive nail through center of vent location.