Connecting Attic Vents

With the help of an assistant raise the vent up to the soffit and center it over the cutout slot.

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. Start in the attic and drill a hole through the roof in the desired vent location. Try to keep it close to the fan location.

Leave the drill bit sticking through the roof so you can find the hole. In the attic tap into a conveniently located vent pipe. Soffit vents are one of the most popular intake vent styles. Cut the pipe and connect a reducer tee fitting.

From up on the roof use a jigsaw or reciprocating saw to cut a 4 in. Attic ventilation works on the principle that heated air naturally rises primarily utilizing two types of vents. Photo by merle henkenius. Moreover if you have asphalt shingles on the roof attic.

To avoid rotting wood clumping insulation and mold your attic needs to be properly ventilated. How to check attic ventilation. Screw holes through both flanges. Intake vents located at the lowest part of the roof under the eaves allow cool.