Replacing Turbines With Roof Vents

How to replace a roof turbine 1.

Replacing turbines with roof vents.

Lift the existing turbine away from the roof exposing the vent hole into the attic. You might also like. Although more vent is generally better replacing a turbine vent with a standard flat vent is acceptable as long the vent is big enough for the square footage of the attic space. Turbine vents can replace the hot air in your attic in minutes.

Aura s are not removed from the roof. Spinning roof turbines need to be removed from the roof in preparation for an incoming hurricane. Gravity vents are tested to withstand wind pressure exceeding 200 mph. Measure the vent hole to determine if it s 12 inches or 14 inches in.

The turbines are adjustable so that the spinning part is level even though the roof is slanted. In addition pay attention to the maximum roof pitch that will work with the turbines. Mother nature blows across the fins in the roof turbine vents as they exhaust the heat build up in the attic. Much easier to be installed because it does not need to be leveled.

Lift the shingles covering the flashing of the existing turbine base to expose the mounting nail heads. Not all turbines will fit all roof pitches. By the diy experts of the family handyman magazine. If you decide to add more turbine vents to your roof be sure to buy ones that are aluminum.