Installing the shutter center the front of the automatic shutter over the vent hole make sure the shutter s.
How to put a attic fan in.
In the late evening or early morning the fan is turned on to exhaust hot air from the house.
You re going to be mounting the.
Drive nail through center of vent location.
Find a piece of plywood that s at least as wide as the distance between the studs.
Cooler outdoor air enters through open windows lowering the indoor temperature.
Put the vent outside your gable and then screw it tightly in place with a screwdriver.
Make sure that it is tightly secured and then caulk around the outside using weatherproof caulk.
Measure the distance between the studs on the left and right side of your vent.
Installing an attic fan over a gable vent 1.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to keep your attic cool with a fan activated by the sun.
Open your windows before you turn on the fan.
In attic mark location of solar powered vent between two roof rafters.
Install roof brackets and fall arrest system to roof.
To save time use an existing roof or gable vent to install your new attic fan.
Installing the shutter if the existing gable vent is smaller than the diameter of the fan you ll need to remove.
You place the fans on the gable walls of your attic.
This way you don t have to cut a brand new hole but simply make the hole for the vent larger so it can accommodate the fan.
You also want a fan that s appropriate for the square footage of your attic space by checking the manufacturer s specifications.
Place your 2x4 studs against the hole in a horizontal position.
Use a tape measure to get an accurate.
A whole house fan is usually installed on the attic floor near the center of your house.