Place all the roof vents on the same side of the roof.
How to install roof vents in attic.
With the help of an assistant raise the vent up to the soffit and center it over the cutout slot.
Set your circular saw at 1 8 inch 0 4 cm greater than the thickness of your roof s soffit when installing an intake vent.
Drive a nail through your attic to mark where you want your vent.
Then cut out your desired location and screw the vent directly into the soffit.
A roofer will from the attic mark a spot near the ridge of the roof he may first use nails from the attic to mark preferred spots between two rafters.
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Go into your attic and find a spot at least 2 feet 0 61 m down from the peak of your roof.
Simply secure the vent into place with screws and your vent is complete.
After creating a space for the vent line the hole with caulk and place the vent inside.
Use a hammer to pound a nail through to the roof.
Screw holes through both flanges.
Space the holes 12 to 14 in.
The nail will either visibly stick out from the roof or raise shingles so you know where it is.
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.