How To Install A Vent On A Metal Roof

This is part 6 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house.

How to install a vent on a metal roof.

First are the cylindrical vents that are located within the metal panels. Installing some type of ventilation mechanism on a metal roof is not a lot different from the addition of vents to any type of roof. In this part i cover installing vented foam closures and the rid. But it truly is rewarding.

There are typically two types of metal roofing vents. The old still reliable method of venting the soffit. In this video i demonstrate how to vent your house roof and install a vented metal ridge cap for entertainment purposes only the metal i m using is called c. They are both generally installed in the same way but.

Installing metal roofing vents will give the heated air a place to go. The other is a slatted vent that is located on the roof ridge. This video demonstrates the installation of a whirlybird roof ventilator on a trimdek metal roof. However there are a few simple tips that will help make the process a little easier and also ensure that the vents are placed to allow the maximum benefit.

Allow space for the edge of the vent opening where it will rest on the roof. Here are a few tricks that really will help if you. A roof vent installation kit will provide everything you need to vent your roof in one convenient package.