Build A Louvered Gable Vent

Sounds tough but it is simple.

Build a louvered gable vent.

Square white aluminum automatic shutter gable louver vent. Cut the first louver to test the. Do a regular trim on bottom instead of custom bottom sill. Rough sawn cedar is used in the images here for.

For more information visit us at http. Step 1 determine the size and shape of the gable vent. Surface and recessed mounting options are available. Rectangle gable vents can be custom built to your specifications.

Build a bigger size gable vent. We will gladly accept your order for a custom built gable vent. Figure out how much lumber you will need and what type you will use. Cut and set a second louver into the bottom of the gable.

So i decided i d build my own and got started by going up and measuring the angle of the roof slope with my sliding t bevel. Prime the frame if wood before installing the louvers. Standard shapes include round and octagon square or rectangle tombstone elliptical or eyebrow and pitched or triangle top gable vents. They were either too big for my purpose or too small to provide enough air flow.

Gable vent customization install curved or sloped top trim as shown. Build a rectangular box using the 1 4 s. Make a maintenance free vent out. Run the 1 6 lumber through the table saw to cut a 45 degree angle onto one side.

Wood gable attic vents louvered gable vents of western red cedar also of cellular pvc pine and cypress. Install extra louvers to make smaller spacing in between. Shed vent door vent built in screen gable vents louvers white gable vents louvers 12x16 return air grille 24 in. A square vent measures the same.

Build a gable louver vent. Assemble other tools and materials you will. Use different types of wood such as cedar etc. Fan related products 19 25 in.

Measure the gable to decide how large a vent you can put into it and to determine the pitch of the roof if you want. We will deduct 1 2 from the over all measures for manufacturing the vent. Just measure the height and width of the opening and we will do the rest in making the vent round. Things you will need table saw 1 by 6 by 22 1 2 inch cedar 8 pieces wood glue 1 by 4 by 22 1 2 inch cedar 2 pieces 4 penny box nails hammer damp cloth 1 inch block of wood 1 piece of screen wire 24 by 28 3 4 inches staple gun 5 16 inch staples 1 by 4 by 30 inch cedar 2 pieces 1 by 4 by.

Use the height and width of the opening to order a square louver vent. Step 3 cut the wall space to house the louver vent.