Installing Garage Roof Vents

First off i m not a professional roofer this is for the diy jack of all trades guys and gals out there.

Installing garage roof vents.

Next position your ladder against your home and climb up to your roof. Plenty more videos t. These specialty vents do not affect the. Rather than being installed on the roof gable vents are installed on the exterior side wall of the home near the roof ridge.

Drive nails up through the sheathing and shingles to mark roof air vent locations. Rafter vents or insulation baffles install in any rafter space to create narrow gaps that direct fresh air from the soffit vents to the peak of the roof. From the roof s peak. Keep in mind that you should place the vent up high because the exhaust vents have to be as high as possible.

Adding attic vents is a simple matter of cutting holes and installing vents. Installation first requires a wood frame made of 2x4s installed from the attic between two studs. 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. 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.

First head up to your attic and determine where you want to install your roof vent. Center nails between rafters 18 in. Once you cut through the ceiling you should be able to locate the electrical wiring box. However since instructions posted on a product label aren t always the most specific or clear here are the basic steps.

Step 2 place the vents place the vent on the exterior garage wall. Photos 1 6 show how it s done. Drive a nail through your attic to mark where you want your vent. Adding static exhaust vents.

Cut a hole in the garage ceiling where you want to place the exhaust fan. If possible ask someone to assist you because installing a vent on the garage roof means that you have to be on a ladder. This video details how to install roof vents in a r. How to install a roof vent method 1 of 3.

Go into your attic.