• Once a suitable location has been found, test fit the gable
fan (A) flashing for obstructions or large gaps where exhaust
can flow back into the attic. (dotted line fig. 1)
• Mark the outline of the flashing with a marker or scribe.
• Install additional framing where the flashing is not fully
supported and sealed on all 4 edges. This can typically be
done with 2x4 studs making a 24”x24” (61cm x 61cm) box.
• You can achieve slightly improved performance by using roof
sealer or foam weather-stripping to reduce blow-by (air that is
pushed through the fan and seeps out the sides instead of being
pushed through the gable vent and out the attic). Add any
sealer/foam to the frame to make handling the gable fan easier.
Step 1: Pick a location
Step 2: Add Base material if necessary
Step 3: Seal the flashing to the framing/gable vent (optional)
NOTE:
The gable fan should be mounted on the inside of the attic just behind a traditional gable or other large vent. The flashing must seal to the
vent for optimal performance. Intake airflow can come from another gable vent on the opposite side of the house or from smaller vents (soffits
typically) spread out throughout the attic. Smaller, spread out vents may require additional intake venting further from the gable fan to avoid flow
favoring the closer vents which creates hotspots. Place the attic fan on the highest gable vent possible to make sure it pulls out the hotter air that
accumulates near the ridge.
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