Latest Troubleshooting Tips Articles

• Do I need to oil the motor on my fan?
  January 27, 2015

  No, it is not necessary to oil the motor. The bearings are pre-lubricated for life.

• What size nails should I use?
  January 27, 2015

  Taking in to account the size of the felt paper, shingles and roofing deck, the nails should always penetrate the roof deck. If the nails do not penetrate the roof deck, the vent can start to

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• What products do you have that will work on a flat roof?
  January 27, 2015

  All Air Vent products are designed for sloped roofs with a minimum 3/12 pitch. Unfortunately, Air Vent products are not designed for flat roofs.

• I have attic ventilation but why doesn't my attic seem to be any cooler?
  January 27, 2015

  With any attic ventilation system, the attic could be about 20 degrees hotter than it is outside. Attic ventilation is meant to protect the roof sheathing, insulation and shingles from

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• How much attic ventilation do I need for my attic?
  January 27, 2015

  Air Vent recommends 1 square foot of attic ventilation for every 150 square feet of attic floor space divided evenly between intake vents at the roof’s edge or in the overhang or undereave

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