How To Install A Bathroom Vent On A Metal Roof

Remember to allow for the lip on the vent mechanism that will fit over the opening and rest on the surface of the roof.

How to install a bathroom vent on a metal roof.

Apply a second layer of sealant around the lip of the vent outside. Apply a bead of asphalt roof cement on the bottom of the vent. So if you like then climb a couple ladders with me an. In this video i cover installing a roof boot for a vent pipe in a metal roof.

Slide the vent under the shingles so they cover the top half of the vent flange. Then move into the attic and apply to the underside of the opening and vent. The metal i m using is called crinkle black i purchased all my materials at h. Choosing a whole house fan.

Record those measurements on a notepad. Using the tape measure determine the size of the cut into the roof that will be necessary to insert the vent into the space. Drill starter holes if needed then scew down the vent with the fasteners in the installation kit. I really hate cutting holes in roofs but it was this or run 15 feet of vent hose through a gable end.

Measure the body of the vent.