Install Gable Vent Over Vinyl Siding

I had gable vents but we removed the old vents and covered the holes with the new siding.

Install gable vent over vinyl siding.

2 measure the distance between the two studs in the attic between which you. I have what may be a stupid question to you all but i have never installed one of these typically only normal vinyl gable vents in the past. Hey fellas i need to install 2 gable vents my house never had any so i am going to have to cut them out. Cut a hole for the vent image zoom cut a hole that will be covered by the vent frame.

Using either the template that comes with the vents or the vent itself mark the size of the vent on the inside of the attic wall. What you need step 1. Add 1 4 inch to each dimension. Now we would like to install new gable vents.

I have t1 11 siding. Use 2 by 4 wood boards to build the frame in the gable ends and between the existing studs see. First off you want to prepare the area start by using the template that came with your gable vent to mark out the area you want to install your new vent. Set a circular saw to cut.

Buy two gable vents with flanges for easy installation. Step 1 prepare. Safety precautions should be taken at all times. Should just cut threw the siding and wood at the same time.

Installing a gable vent over vinyl siding. Put one vent in each peak of the house for best. My siding crew will be installing a decorative pvc gable louvered keystone vent for a customer of mine. In the event that your vent did not come with a template you can simply use the vent itself.

Installing a gable vent is not difficult but it does require the use of power equipment and ladders. Attach vent and caulk image zoom attach the vent louver panel by driving screws into the siding and sheathing. I have vinyl siding and i am curious on install. How to install gable vents preparation.

Or do i try to take the siding apart where i have to cut. Slip the metal.