Install Gable Vent Over Vinyl Siding

Use a pencil for this and make sure that you draw accurately on this step.

Install gable vent over vinyl siding.

Add 1 4 inch to each dimension. I had gable vents but we removed the old vents and covered the holes with the new siding. Set a circular saw to cut. Should just cut threw the siding and wood at the same time.

How to install gable vents preparation. 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. Step 1 prepare. Buy two gable vents with flanges for easy installation.

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. In the event that your vent did not come with a template you can simply use the vent itself. My siding crew will be installing a decorative pvc gable louvered keystone vent for a customer of mine.

Hey fellas i need to install 2 gable vents my house never had any so i am going to have to cut them out. Installing a gable vent over vinyl siding. What you need step 1. I have t1 11 siding.

Cut a hole for the vent image zoom cut a hole that will be covered by the vent frame. 2 measure the distance between the two studs in the attic between which you. Installing a gable vent is not difficult but it does require the use of power equipment and ladders. I have vinyl siding and i am curious on install.

Or do i try to take the siding apart where i have to cut. Measure the height and width of the interior frame of a gable vent with a tape measure. 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. Attach vent and caulk image zoom attach the vent louver panel by driving screws into the siding and sheathing.

Slip the metal. Safety precautions should be taken at all times.