Connecting Attic Vents

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Connecting attic vents.

Continuous or individual soffits. They are easy to install under the roof s overhang which is known as the soffit are generally hidden from sight and provide excellent protection from weather outdoor debris and pests while still allowing air to flow into the attic. How to check attic ventilation. Leave the drill bit sticking through the roof so you can find the hole.

To avoid rotting wood clumping insulation and mold your attic needs to be properly ventilated. Try to keep it close to the fan location. In the attic tap into a conveniently located vent pipe. Start in the attic and drill a hole through the roof in the desired vent location.

With the help of an assistant raise the vent up to the soffit and center it over the cutout slot. Space the holes 12 to 14 in. Next lay the strip vent down on a flat wood surface such as a plywood sheet or long 2 x 4 and drill 1 8 in dia. Soffit vents are one of the most popular intake vent styles.

Use no hub fittings to connect a pvc fitting to cast iron or abs pipe. Intake vents located at the lowest part of the roof under the eaves allow cool. Cut the pipe and connect a reducer tee fitting. Attic ventilation works on the principle that heated air naturally rises primarily utilizing two types of vents.