How to ventilate the attic in a home
January 19, 2010 by admin
Filed under Attic Vents, Gable Wall Vents
Attic ventilation is done to cool the insulated ceiling space in a home. The vents allow air to enter into the space between the ceiling and the roof. This space sometimes has damp air or due to hot weather it gets quite stuffy. The insulation applied in the ceiling space in the attic sometimes produces vapor. The cool air in the from the vents assists in removing this mist air. The vents are done on two opposite walls in the roof space for cross ventilation to take place.
Attic ventilation is done on the gable walls opposite each other. This are the triangular walls in the home after the ring beam. The size of the vent space is about two feet by two and a half feet wide. They are usually timber louvers fixed in a frame work. They should allow air passage into the roof space without letting in rain water. The louvers should also be provided with a shutter to close. This is in particular weather with very low temperatures like winter or severe storms.
The attic ventilation commences by marking the position on the wall. This is done for old houses while for a new wall the space is marked an left open. The wall is cut at two courses from the gable top. The wall is then plastered to the required finish after roofing. The frame work is done of two feet wide by two and a half high. This frame w work is done with treated and dry timber. This is because of the position at which it is fixed. It should take harsh weather conditions without getting damaged.
The frame work is then positioned at two inches into the wall. The timber members are four by two inches thick. Fixing is by screwing into the wall. The upright members have slots angled at forty five degrees. The louvers are timber pieces of two by a three quarter inch thick. They are then inserted and glued into the angled slots. Painting is done with oil paint. A gauze wire is then nailed on the inside of the wall to prevent birds and pests from coming into the attic room.
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Vent-Miser 91663 Programmable Enery Saving Vent 12-by-2-Inches, White
January 18, 2010 by admin
Filed under Floor Vents
From the Manufacturer
The Vent-Miser is an easy to install, battery operated vent with timer that can be set to shut unoccupied rooms down and force the air into other parts of the home where the warm or cool air is need. The Vent-Miser is not a thermostat, it runs independent of your heating and cooling system. Certified to save on heating and cooling bills. Customer service can be reached at 888-809-3284.
Vent-Miser 91667-BR Programmable Enery Saving Vent, 10-by-6-Inches, Brown
January 6, 2010 by admin
Filed under Floor Vents
From the Manufacturer
The Vent-Miser is an easy to install, battery operated vent with timer that can be set to shut unoccupied rooms down and force the air into other parts of the home where the warm or cool air is need. The Vent-Miser is not a thermostat, it runs independent of your heating and cooling system. Certified to save on heating and cooling bills. Customer service can be reached at 888-809-3284.
AF410A AirFlow Breeze, Quiet Register Booster Fan, Almond Color 4″ x 10″ opening
January 3, 2010 by admin
Filed under Featured, Floor Vents
Product Description
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If you have a room that doesnt get its fair share of warm or cool air from your heating / air conditioning system, the AirFlow Breeze could be your solution. Once you set your target comfort level, the built-in temperature sensor takes over. It will direct the powerful, yet quite fan to pull extra warm or cool air out of weak registers, increasing air flow, and delivering the comfort you demand.
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Size: The AirFlow Breeze is 4 x 10 to fit most standard vent openings,
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Vent-Miser 91663-BR Programmable Enery Saving Vent, 12-by-2-Inches, Brown
December 28, 2009 by admin
Filed under Floor Vents
From the Manufacturer
The Vent-Miser is an easy to install, battery operated vent with timer that can be set to shut unoccupied rooms down and force the air into other parts of the home where the warm or cool air is need. The Vent-Miser is not a thermostat, it runs independent of your heating and cooling system. Certified to save on heating and cooling bills. Customer service can be reached at 888-809-3284.
Vent-Miser 91664 Programmable Enery Saving Vent 4-by-10-Inches, White
December 22, 2009 by admin
Filed under Floor Vents
From the Manufacturer
The Vent-Miser is an easy to install, battery operated vent with timer that can be set to shut unoccupied rooms down and force the air into other parts of the home where the warm or cool air is need. The Vent-Miser is not a thermostat, it runs independent of your heating and cooling system. Certified to save on heating and cooling bills. Customer service can be reached at 888-809-3284.
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Vent-Miser 91665-BR Programmable Enery Saving Vent, 12-by-4-Inches, Brown
December 16, 2009 by admin
Filed under Floor Vents
From the Manufacturer
The Vent-Miser is an easy to install, battery operated vent with timer that can be set to shut unoccupied rooms down and force the air into other parts of the home where the warm or cool air is need. The Vent-Miser is not a thermostat, it runs independent of your heating and cooling system. Certified to save on heating and cooling bills. Customer service can be reached at 888-809-3284.
Vent-Miser 91665 Programmable Enery Saving Vent, 12-by-4-Inches, White
December 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Floor Vents
From the Manufacturer
The Vent-Miser is an easy to install, battery operated vent with timer that can be set to shut unoccupied rooms down and force the air into other parts of the home where the warm or cool air is need. The Vent-Miser is not a thermostat, it runs independent of your heating and cooling system. Certified to save on heating and cooling bills. Customer service can be reached at 888-809-3284.
Vent-Miser 91668-BR Programmable Enery Saving Vent, 12-by-6-Inches, Brown
November 16, 2009 by admin
Filed under Floor Vents
From the Manufacturer
The Vent-Miser is an easy to install, battery operated vent with timer that can be set to shut unoccupied rooms down and force the air into other parts of the home where the warm or cool air is need. The Vent-Miser is not a thermostat, it runs independent of your heating and cooling system. Certified to save on heating and cooling bills. Customer service can be reached at 888-809-3284.
Vent-Miser 91664-BR Programmable Enery Saving Vent, 4-by-10-Inches, Brown
November 13, 2009 by admin
Filed under Floor Vents
From the Manufacturer
The Vent-Miser is an easy to install, battery operated vent with timer that can be set to shut unoccupied rooms down and force the air into other parts of the home where the warm or cool air is need. The Vent-Miser is not a thermostat, it runs independent of your heating and cooling system. Certified to save on heating and cooling bills. Customer service can be reached at 888-809-3284.