Be sure not to cut or damage any rafters during installation as it will compromise.
How to install a solar roof fan.
A one piece unit like the one in the figure costs around 300 and is easy to install.
Remington solar attic fans have a lifetime limited warranty and are an easy solar attic fan to install.
Drive nail through center of vent location.
Attic fans are best placed facing due south.
For our project we have a flat pitched roof so a flush mount unit.
A few hours of sweating it out in the attic should finish the job if planned properly.
Installation of your solar powered attic fan is a project of moderate difficulty.
Attic vent fans come in two forms.
Many houses are constructed with 14 5 between rafters allowing room for the fans.
Scribe outline of vent s flashing on roof using homemade dowel compass.
The separate units for collection ventilation and.
Cut shingles along circular outline.
How to install a solar powered attic fan step 1.
Install roof brackets and fall arrest system to roof.
A solar attic fan is well suited for gable ventilation.
Installation requires basic diy skills including using a reciprocating saw to cut a hole in your roof.
Dennis grubb goes over correct method to prepare a home for installation for a solar power attic fan.
In attic mark location of solar powered vent between two roof rafters.
Natural light solar attic fans were designed to be leak proof and maintenance free.
The installs gable fan roof mount adjustable tilt fan.
The most crucial part of the installation is attaching and sealing the flashing on the roof to ensure a weather tight seal.