How To Fit A Roof Vent

You should be able to see the attic interior when done.

How to fit a roof vent.

Remember to allow for the lip on the vent mechanism that will fit over the opening and rest on the surface of the roof. Using the tape measure determine the size of the cut into the roof that will be necessary to insert the vent into the space. Place all the roof vents on the same side of the roof. First head up to your attic and determine where you want to install your roof vent.

Measure the body of the vent. Use enough vent pieces to fill the length of the slot you cut. Locate the drill bit. To install a roof adaptor cut and clean the hole in the roof as you would normally.

Next position your ladder against your home and climb up to your roof. Plenty more videos t. Apply a layer of sealant to the edges of the hole then place the vent into position. To install the vent the roofer slips the flange the metal lip of the vent under shingles at the upper part of the hole and rests the flange on top of the shingles at the down slope part of the hole.

Here is how you do it. Be sure to like and subscribe in order to help me bring you more helpful videos filled with tips and tricks i ve learned over the years. Center the vents on the peak of your roof so the sides of the vent lay flat on the roof. Installing a roof plumbing vent is typically an easier task than flashing a chimney.

If you need to cut the vent to fit at the end of your roof use a utility knife to make it flush with your home. Hold the vent piece in place until you can nail it down. Space attic vents evenly and mark the locations by driving nails up through the shingles photo 1. If you are installing the roof vent in a place where there are ridges and uneven surfaces we recommend a roof vent adapter to make the installation process easier.

Momentarily lift the boot and apply sealant to hold the flashing in place. Install shingles as normal up to the base of the plumbing vent. Drill a hole upward through the middle of the area you desire and leave the drill bit sticking up through the roof so you can find it from the outside. Record those measurements on a notepad.

Allow space for the edge of the vent opening where it will rest on the roof. If your roof peak runs parallel to the street put them on the backside where they ll be less prominent.