CornerHardware.com - Installing Soffit Vents

CornerHardware.com - Installing Soffit Vents

A good attic ventilation system can save you a bundle on air-conditioning costs. Soffit vents (also called under-eave vents) are ideal for drawing cool fresh air into the attic as the hot, stale air is exhausted through ridge, gable or turbine vents. Most new houses are built with soffit vents, but older homes rarely have them. If that's the case at your place, add soffit vents, and give your attic a breather. (You may want to check out our articles on installing gable vents and ridge vents.)
If you have wood-clad soffits, you can follow these step-by-step instructions and do the job yourself in a day or two. If you'd rather hire a pro as you probably should if you have stucco to contend with check out our Services channel. We'll help you find a trustworthy, prescreened professional.

Step by Step
1. Check the attic. For soffit vents to work properly, the interior eave area must be clear of insulation or any other material. Go into the attic with a flashlight and inspect the area just above where you'll install the vents. This is the area between the fascia board and the house wall, which is marked in the attic by the top plate(s). (If you need to move insulation out of the way, make sure to wear a dust mask, a long-sleeved shirt and goggles.) As you clear the area, take note of how the framing members are spaced. You'll want to install your vents where air won't be blocked by soffit joists, rafters and the like.
2. Pick your vents. Soffit vents are available in two general styles. There are long narrow strips designed to butt together in one continuous vent, and wider individual vents designed to fit between soffit joists, as shown in the drawing. Use the narrow, continuous vent if your soffits are less than 16 inches wide, but if they're wider use individual vents. These are much easier to install...

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