How To Install A Gable Vent With Vinyl Siding

The 1 4 trim i used is 3 4 thick and the siding on my shed is 1 2 thick.

How to install a gable vent with vinyl siding.

Step 2 install the vent frame. Cut out and remove the siding where your vent flange will sit. It will take some manipulation to get the top of the flange to move under the cap flashing. My siding crew will be installing a decorative pvc gable louvered keystone vent for a customer of mine.

Before actually installing the vinyl gable vent prepare the area where the installation will take place by removing any insulation that would be in the way. The royal brand vinyl gable vent i bought at lowe s has a front and back piece that snaps together. I am thinking that i should be able to cut holes in the siding where the old vents used to be and then install new gable vents on top of the siding as long as they have some sort of nailing flange. It never hurts to measure twice.

It is designed for a 1 1 4 thick wall. I have t1 11 siding. A utility knife may come in handy here. Now we would like to install new gable vents.

Use lumber boards to construct a 2x4 square frame. You want a nice cozy fit so be sure that your measurements are correct. I have what may be a stupid question to you all but i have never installed one of these typically only normal vinyl gable vents in the past. Installing a gable vent over vinyl siding hey fellas i need to install 2 gable vents my house never had any so i am going to have to cut them out.

I have vinyl siding and i am curious on install. Diy gable vent installation steps. Use your vinyl gable vent to mark out the hole for your vent with a pencil. I had gable vents but we removed the old vents and covered the holes with the new siding.

Place it between the studs and the gable ends.