Roof Soffit Vent Detail

Rectangular white weather resistant aluminum soffit vent sold in a carton of 50 only model sv202wh 234 00 carton 234 00 carton standard delivery.

Roof soffit vent detail.

Soffit vents are commonly made of aluminum or vinyl and are installed into your soffit the surface under the eave of the roof. Nailing strips may be required. There are traditionally four main reasons for venting a roof. Find soffit vents at lowe s today.

Install a soffit double channel lineal or h bar. Where ridge vents are not an option combine any type of upper vent such as gable end vents roof vents or turbines with soffit vents. Air vent 2 3 in. Metal soffit is installed in much the same manner.

Removing moisture from roof cavities structural members sheathing and insulation. Cad details document name pdf dwg download all cad construction details 37 1 mb 3 4 mb mc01 identification of roof areas 694 kb 167 kb mc01a single layer underlayment 678 kb 302 kb mc01b double layer underlayment 711 kb 322 kb mc02 vent pipe flashing 626 kb 349 kb mc03 valley. Soffit vents are recognizable for the narrow slits that provide open space into which air can flow. Soffit detail drawings cor sof1 zero overhang w v 600 t cor sof2 boxed in eave stucco w s 400 cor sof3 with and without overhangs w s 400 cor sof4 engineered truss w s 400 cor sof5 open rafter details w rs 400 cor sof6 restoration cornice w s 400 cor sof7 shed roof w v600 te cor sof9 ps 400 soffit vent cor sof10 frieze.

To turn a corner measure from the channel at the wall corner to the channel at the corner of the fascia board subtract 1 4 inch for expansion. Cor sof7 shed roof w v600 te cor sof9 ps 400 soffit vent cor sof10 frieze board with brick cor sof11 frieze board with wood siding cor sof12 sof 12 in vent rooftop inlet ventilation ridge variation detail drawings cor var1 roof 2 wall vent detail cor var2 roof 2 wall vent with masonry wall cor var3 unequal pitch detail. Enhancing roofing material life span by reducing sheathing temperature. There are a number of different types and styles of soffit vents.

Construct a hidden roof intake vent at the top of the building wall by removing the wall top trim or top siding board cutting away any building sheathing or blocking at the wall top nailing 1 spacer blocks 16 on center nailing a new spaced out wall top trim board along the roof eaves and screening the opening against insects.