Is One Enough? Though gable vents are nice to look at and serve the same function as other ventilation systems (keeping out the rain, preventing leakage, avoiding deterioration of materials in attic, lowering utility costs), they may not be able to do it alone.Oct 18, 2016
How do you install Hardie board siding on a gable end?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIEHPLyGyfQ
How do I install gable vents?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GuiKCMH8O8
How do you install gable vents over siding?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GuiKCMH8O8
How do you stop rain from entering gable vents?
Gable vents have slats that are angled down to keep rain out, but if high winds are blowing rain to the side, it may then enter the attic. Tom Silva of This Old House recommends constructing a baffle piece that allows air flow but blocks water. Blowing rain or broken seals around the vent can let water into the attic.Sep 26, 2017
How do you stop rain from coming into a gable vent?
Place a deflector over the opening of the vent to keep rain from blowing through the opening. Deflectors are available in many sizes, configurations and colors to match your existing vent cover. Select a vent cover made of stainless steel for outdoor use.
Can you install gable vents over siding?
Take the siding off, cut a hole in the sheathing for the vent, install the vent, cut siding with snips or shears and re-install. If your builder used standard construction methods, you will have a king stud right in the middle of where you want to install the vent.Mar 21, 2009
Can you drill through Hardie board?
It can be cut and drilled just like wood. However, drilling through cement-fiber siding goes better if you use a carbide drill bit, as opposed to a regular steel drill bit. ... Just remember that drilling before it is installed requires extra care to avoid breaking the strip.