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Diy attic vent.
Use a tall ladder to reach a taller overhang.
Measure the gable to decide how large a vent you can put into it and to determine the pitch of the roof if you want.
A hot ceiling tells you that the attic is acting like a solar oven.
The size of the rectangle will depend on the size of the vents but.
Cut the first louver to test the.
Figure out how much lumber you will need and what type you will use.
Here are four signs of an unventilated or under ventilated attic.
A gable vent is an important part of the heating and cooling of your home.
If you don t see any attic vents on the roof or in the eaves you need to add some.
Drill some holes in the.
Touch your ceiling on a warm sunny day.
Have a partner hold the ladder steady so you can work safely.
Prime the frame if wood before installing the louvers.
Look at your eaves and roof.
The lower surface of the eaves will need to be cut into using a jigsaw or keyhole saw.
Cut and set a second louver into the bottom of the gable.
Make a template using cardboard that s the width of your overhang with a hole the size of the vent cut in it.
Assemble other tools and materials you will.
Build a rectangular box using the 1 4 s.
Once the holes.
When cutting the holes that will.
Run the 1 6 lumber through the table saw to cut a 45 degree angle onto one side.