How To Screen Roof Vents

How to replace the box vent on your roof.

How to screen roof vents. Taking advantage of this natural process referred to as passive ventilation is the most common way to vent an attic. Set a ladder near an attic vent. Remove vent covers step 3. Most building codes stipulate a minimum mesh size of 1 8 inch to minimize plugging of vent holes and reduction in air movement.

Remove the other vents from the. Secure screen material on the interior of vent cover. Turn up the feet of the ladder so the ladder s spurs can hold the ladder firmly on. Duct tape was used here.

How to screen vents step 1. Following manufacturer s instructions for securing the vent the roofer will likely spread plastic roof cement on the underside of the vent place it over the hole slip the flange under the top side shingles and lay the flange over the down slope shingles. Identify vents in your home that have an exterior entrance. Smaller mesh screen is easier to plug up whether by air borne debris or as shown in the photograph below being painted over during routine painting.

Roof vent cover from start to finish. You might need to break a caulking. Hot air exhaust vents located at the peak of the roof allow hot air to escape. Climb the ladder and remove the screws holding the vent in place.