How to replace large soffit vents and install wire screening

How to remove old vents and replace them with large 7" X 24" soffit vents with wire screens. How to make the wire screen to keep out pests.

[@natligg]

Thank you - this was so helpful! I also thoroughly enjoyed your wine chimes & birds in the background. 😊

[@TomLeeman]

Thanks a lot those chimes are very soothing good luck on your project thanks for watching

[@margaretlake8956]

7:49 your video is excellent and helpful. I need to replace 2 of these on our stucco home. You gave me the confidence that I can do it! Love, love love your genuine and down to earth instructions. Being a semiretired RN, please may I please tell you….next time wear a N95 mask…that mask you’re wearing is better than nothing but not the safest 👍.

[@TomLeeman]

Since there’s not a pandemic, I have boxes of N 95’s but I use now. Good luck on your install. Thanks for watching.

[@sassycat6536]

Thank you so much for your help. We have the same kind of soffits on our house except the mesh was put in when the house was built, 20 years ago. This is exactly what I was looking for. Perfect 👍👍 solution to my problem. I just have a few questions: How do you make the metal frames? How much larger should the frame be made in comparison to the hole? and How do you attack the screen to the frame? Thank you for you time and expertise. It is very much appreciated. 🐱

[@TomLeeman]

You can actually buy the frame at Home Depot already made and then I bought that extra strong steel mesh and cut it with a pair of tinsnips I laid the frames on it and then cut all of them to size and then put that up first and put the frames over it and just screwed again good luck have fun thanks for watching

[@sassycat6536]

@@TomLeeman Thank you so much for your speedy reply. On my way to Home Depot. You're the best.

[@MsKimberly96]

Thank you! This was very helpful.

[@chefbambu9382]

Good video. Will the vents you're using keep ants out as well mice? I have flying ant issues here in St Peterburg Fl. Thanks.

[@TomLeeman]

I think it would keep them out as long as the mesh tight enough

[@armandodaniamarin9764]

Where did you purchase the wire mesh?

[@TomLeeman]

Home Depot