How To Install A Gable Vent With Vinyl Siding

The royal brand vinyl gable vent i bought at lowe s has a front and back piece that snaps together.

How to install a gable vent with vinyl siding.

I have vinyl siding and i am curious on install. 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. A utility knife may come in handy here.

Diy gable vent installation steps. Step 2 install the vent frame. It never hurts to measure twice. Place your gable vent flange against your wall in your newly cut hole and use a marker or pencil and outline the flange on your wall siding.

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. Now we would like to install new gable vents. Cut out and remove the siding where your vent flange will sit. It is designed for a 1 1 4 thick wall.

Step 2 squeeze lots of caulking under the flange and install the gable vent plumb in the opening. 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. Use lumber boards to construct a 2x4 square frame. 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.

You want a nice cozy fit so be sure that your measurements are correct. My siding crew will be installing a decorative pvc gable louvered keystone vent for a customer of mine. Slip the metal cap flashing under the siding and building paper at the top of the vent opening. I have t1 11 siding.

Use your vinyl gable vent to mark out the hole for your vent with a pencil.