How To Install Solar Roof Fan
How to install a solar powered attic fan step 1.
How to install solar roof fan. A one piece unit like the one in the figure costs around 300 and is easy to install. Install roof brackets and fall arrest system to roof. In attic mark location of solar powered vent between two roof rafters. A solar attic fan is well suited for gable ventilation.
For our project we have a flat pitched roof so a flush mount unit. Scribe outline of vent s flashing on roof using homemade dowel compass. Choose sunny location on the roof southern exposure recommended measure and mark out a 19 hole cut hole using a reciprocating saw cut two slits on both sides of hole to allow unit to slide under shingles. One piece units and distributed units.
The installs gable fan roof mount adjustable tilt fan. Attic vent fans come in two forms. Dennis grubb goes over correct method to prepare a home for installation for a solar power attic fan. Attic fans are best placed facing due south.
Cut shingles along circular outline.