Roof Turbine Installation

This video demonstrates the installation of a whirlybird roof ventilator on a trimdek metal roof.

Roof turbine installation.

The turbines are adjustable so that the spinning part is level even though the roof is slanted. Get free shipping on qualified roof turbines or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. The benefits of using a turbine. The roofer your builder hires can install a turbine vent in less than 15 minutes.

These will not rust. Since turbines are attached directly to attic spaces they can siphon away that moist air effectively. If you decide to add more turbine vents to your roof be sure to buy ones that are aluminum. To begin you will need to measure the length and width of the sides of the roof where you are going to install the turbine.

Decide where to place turbines then from inside the attic drill a hole 18 to 30 down from the roof peak and midway between the rafters put a stick up through the hole to locate it from outside go back on. Remove the shingles around the turbine s location drill a ventilation hole screw the turbine down and add sealant and flashing to prevent leaks. Roof turbine installation expect to pay 65 to 250 to install a roof turbine including labor and materials. Wear canvas gloves during installation and handling.

This product has sharp metal edges that can cut your hands. If you are going to install multiple vents you need to divide the lengths that you have measured by the number of turbines that you are going to install. If you don t feel comfortable doing this yourself call a pro to tackle your turbine installation. The team continued to install a synthetic felt roof under layment over solid wood decking and install new shingles around half of our roof on 11 24 2019 3.

Roof vents need to move hot humid air from the attic to the outdoors so that humidity doesn t build up and cause mold rot or other moisture problems that findlay roofing regularly sees when dealing with attic issues. In addition pay attention to the maximum roof pitch that will work with the turbines. Units are priced 20 to 100 each. The best ones provide years of maintenance free service since they have permanently sealed ball bearings.

If you are going to install two vents they should ideally be equidistant from the edges of the roof. A third vent should be between the two. A pro can install one in an hour or two at a rate of 45 to 75 for a labor total of 45 to 150. Use care when handling this unit to prevent damage to the precision balanced rotor head.

If you have the diy know how installing a roof turbine is simple.