Roof Vent Cap Installation Instructions

Grasp attached nails by the head and peel back.

Roof vent cap installation instructions.

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. Soffit vents are one of the most popular intake vent styles. I remember the first time i installed roof cap shingles. Plenty more videos t.

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 do you pick the right attic vent. Roof vent kit installation instructions plan installation carefully. Tape all joints with duct tape to prevent air and water leaks.

Continuous or individual soffits. Do not install the roof cap on a flat 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. Guides for roof vents attic fans pvc caps more.

Insert 4 metal duct connector into opening in. For example if the intake vents on either side were venting a net free area of 11 square feet then the exhaust vent above them would need to vent a net free area of 22 square feet. Allow dry cool outdoor air to come into the attic to help circulate warm damp air towards the exhaust vents. This aluminum cap is the finished product and does not require.

Be sure to like and subscribe in order to help me bring you more helpful videos filled with tips and tricks i ve learned over the years. Roof cap will accept 3 or 4 round duct. Cut a 5 diameter hole through roof boards and shingles. Roof cap shingles installation is easy.

I had never done it before but within minutes i was pounding nails through them at the peak of the roof of a house i was rehabilitating in cincinnati ohio.