How To Build A Box For Attic Fan Vent

Gable roofs and fans.

How to build a box for attic fan vent.

You also want a fan that s appropriate for the square footage of your attic space by checking the manufacturer s specifications. Take your saw and make the hole where the fan will go. If you attic is just a crawl space however your options are limited to vents and fans. Slit 3 inches in on.

Gable roofs are those that consist of two straight sloping surfaces meeting at the apex of the roof. Put some glue on the ends of the remaining 22 1 2 inch pieces and secure them between the 28 3 4 inch pieces with box nails. Things you will need. Place the box fan face down on a work surface.

Turn the fan over. Set the table saw fence on 5 inches. Step 1 prepare the attic. Make sure it is only just large enough to fit the vent.

Examples include ridge vents box and dome vents soffit vents and gable vents. Cut off the end of the power cord using the blade of a utility knife. This way you don t have to cut a brand new hole but simply make the hole for the vent larger so it can accommodate the fan. Make sure that the electricity to the attic is turned off.

Decide where you want the gable vent fan to go and mark out the area using a pencil or piece of chalk. Turn the wheel on the table saw that adjusts the angle on the blade until you get a 45 degree angle.