How To Install Gable Vent With Vinyl Siding

Should just cut threw the siding and wood at the same time.

How to install gable vent with vinyl siding. Or do i try to take the siding apart where i have to cut. I have vinyl siding and i am curious on install. I had gable vents but we removed the old vents and covered the holes with the new siding. I am thinking that i should be able to cut holes in the siding where the old vents used to be and then install new gable vents on top of the siding as long as they have some sort of nailing flange.

It is designed for a 1 1 4 thick wall. Take the siding off cut a hole in the sheathing for the vent install the vent cut siding with snips or shears and re install. I have what may be a stupid question to you all but i have never installed one of these typically only normal vinyl gable vents in the past. My siding crew will be installing a decorative pvc gable louvered keystone vent for a customer of mine.

Step 2 squeeze lots of caulking under the flange and install the gable vent plumb in the opening. Before actually installing the vinyl gable vent prepare the area where the installation will take place by removing any insulation that would be in the way. Now we would like to install new gable vents. Place your gable vent flange against your wall in your newly cut hole and use a marker or pencil and outline the flange on your wall siding.

Step 2 install the vent frame. A utility knife may come in handy here. Use lumber boards to construct a 2x4 square frame. Step 1 slip the metal cap flashing under the siding and building paper at the top of the vent opening.

Diy gable vent installation steps. The royal brand vinyl gable vent i bought at lowe s has a front and back piece that snaps together. I have t1 11 siding. Installing a gable vent over vinyl siding.

Hey fellas i need to install 2 gable vents my house never had any so i am going to have to cut them out.