Get the trade secrets from the jet fan man who has installed around 13 000 attic fans since 1983.
Installing an attic fn.
Installing an attic fan step 1.
Use a tape measure to get an accurate.
Find a piece of plywood that s at least as wide as the distance between the studs.
Measure the distance between the studs on the left and right side of your vent.
Mount it as near to the roof ridge without it being visible from the front of the house.
Installing the shutter if the existing gable vent is smaller than the diameter of the fan you ll need to remove.
The average cost to install one is around 600 according to homeadvisor but you could spend a little less or.
Installing an attic fan over a gable vent 1.
Installing the shutter center the front of the automatic shutter over the vent hole make sure the shutter s.
Step 1 mount the vent as close to the center of the house as possible.
As is the case with any type of home improvement or repair attic fans cost money.
A licensed electrician can ensure that all aspects of your project will be completed correctly.