Solar Attic Fan Installation

In attic mark location of solar powered vent between two roof rafters.

Solar attic fan installation.

Pricing for attic fan installation varies depending on fan type and its location. Measure and cut a 2x4 brace. The roof vent fan type has a slightly faster installation process but can have a bigger impact in your roof since it requires to remove entirely the wood roof shingles or tiles from the roof according to the shape of the ventilation fan circular or rectangular shapes are most common. There are mainly two types of solar powered attic fans.

Drive nail through center of vent location. Roof mounted and gable mounted attic fans. Use a drill and screws to secure the brace within the gable opening. Whole house fans tend to have higher overall costs than attic ventilation fans.

We went to this customer s home to install a tubular skylight but her upstairs was so hot that she ended up wanting our solar attic fan. Select and mark the location of the fan. Install roof brackets and fall arrest system to roof. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to keep your attic cool with a fan activated by the sun.