Installing Roof Vents On Existing Roof

Mark attic roof air vent locations.

Installing roof vents on existing roof.

From the roof s peak. Drive nails up through the sheathing and shingles to mark roof air vent locations. Make the cutout area 1 2 in. Hold the vent piece in place until you can nail it down.

Rather than being installed on the roof gable vents are installed on the exterior side wall of the home near the roof ridge. First off i m not a professional roofer this is for the diy jack of all trades guys and gals out there. Center the vents on the peak of your roof so the sides of the vent lay flat on the roof. An aluminum ridge vent has a mushroom shaped profile combined with a wide flange on both sides that sits on top of the roof shingles.

Next position your ladder against your home and climb up to your roof. The lower half of the flange sits on top of the shingles. Cut shingles with a utility knife. This video details how to install roof vents in a r.

This will involve determining the placement of the vents. A shingle over vent is installed over the ridge of a roof and is covered over by asphalt shingle caps that match the surrounding roof shingles. Apply a bead of asphalt roof cement on the bottom of the vent. Various size vents will come with recommendations regarding spacing and placement based on the size of the vents and the expanse of the roof.

Use a marker or a chalk line to mark the spot on the roof surface where the vent will be placed. The amount of venting your attic needs is based on its floor space and to ensure proper air circulation the venting should be equally divided. Choosing a whole house fan. First head up to your attic and determine where you want to install your roof vent.

Larger than the vent opening. Installation first requires a wood frame made of 2x4s installed from the attic between two studs. 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. How to install roof vents.

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. Prepare the roof area. Locate the drill bit. Center nails between rafters 18 in.

Cut the shingles for roof vents. How to add a roof ridge vent to an existing roof.