Wire Siding Vent

A 653 meets fha codes.

Wire siding vent. I have crane carolina sands aspen white siding. 28 gauge galvanized steel 1 piece construction with a 2 in. After the hole is finished slide the vent cap through square it against the siding and attach it and caulk it photo 6. It defines the shape of the vent and provides the means to hold the finished part that shows in place.

If your cap spans multiple rows of lap siding you may want to cut a square of siding out and place a piece of pvc or wood in that spot to give your cap a flat surface to adhere. Next attach the vent cap to the wall with screws. Sturdy and well built ply gem vents are specially engineered to deter insects birds and other animals. How to correctly install wall vent cap through vinyl siding.

All of our utility vents also include a limited lifetime warranty. Stabilized and constructed with color molded through so they won t scratch flake or fade. Constructed of white aluminum that can be painted. Available in a wide range of colors to match your siding manufacturer or a paintable 030 option to easily match your home.

Deep so you ll have to stop and push out the layers of siding and sheathing or chisel out part of the framing before you cut completely through photo 5. Vents protect your home from heat and moisture buildup and keep fresh air moving. Standard hole saws are 1 1 2 to 1 3 4 in. The shutter will open when the electric gable vent is operating.

This is the wall cap i have. Either way the vent or portion of the vent is installed before the siding goes on. For a tight seal on the edging use caulking and screws around the cap. Galvanized wire mesh prevents entry from birds or large insects.

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