PSA! If you're gonna do this yourself, Be sure to add two screws on top of the vent flashing and cover them with sealant as well. Also, I nailed down the roofing nails that I loosened up with the pry-bar, just didn't show on camera. Keep crushing it!
@Poppy_love592 жыл бұрын
Should have shown inside temp before and after !
@RogueSecret2 жыл бұрын
Use sealant on the screw instead of on top of the screw. And more sealant under the side of the shingles that are cut. Nice product
@antdx3162 жыл бұрын
but what about when it's winter?
@RogueSecret2 жыл бұрын
@@antdx316 Better cover it or snow will drift into the house
@common_c3nts2 жыл бұрын
You were just casually sliding off your roof??? Scary. Luckily you were able to stop.
@kylerose38622 жыл бұрын
Roofer here, the row of shingles above the screws should be on top of the fan also, and we always do a line of tar all around the edge of the metal where the shingles are going to meet, resealing that edge just for some extra protection. In addition to the caulking you put on top of the screws, I like to put a dab of tar on the shingle where the screw is going to drill through. Just for extra insurance down the line. Also nailing the shingles back down all the way around the fan is kinda a must, not only for the shingles but for the vent itself, idk about those solar powered ones but other ones can make a lot of noise if not nailed down properly. Not hating or trying to blast or anything, just tips and stuff for anybody.
@chief59812 жыл бұрын
I work for a solar installation company. You would cringe watching us screw 90 lag bolts or even several hundred deck screws into a brand new roof.
@jamesimbruglio16532 жыл бұрын
Agreed. You don't want the water to get under the shingles through the capillary effect. Have to protect the roof from water damage.
@rockstarfan8862 жыл бұрын
This fool doesn't listen to anybody
@fauxque50572 жыл бұрын
They're relatively quiet compared to the line powered version. My 25 year warrantied solar fan lasted 3 years. I contacted them and they shipped me a new electric motor. Whoopie. There's just no realistic way to replace it from the roof without ripping everything apart that I heavily sealed up. Due to the vaulted ceiling you can't get to it from the attic. I am not too worried about it because when I cut the hole in the roof there is a huge rush of hot air coming from the opening. If the fan wasn't seized up it would turn from the heat escaping. I can go up on the roof and feel the heat is still coming out so I don't worry about it. My only advice to people is install it on a location that you can access from below in case the motor fails
@briansmythe32192 жыл бұрын
What Do you Reckon Sir about a Port In the Wall High up at the top of the V as Opposed too some thing going through the Roof , Thats What I thought about doing at My Joint so its Got some air flow or at least some where for the hot air too escape
@lgbfjbsupporter55662 жыл бұрын
I was hoping for some performance data attic temps before after, AC cycle times, utility bill etc.
@carrerasrivera2 жыл бұрын
Me2
@dukee43332 жыл бұрын
Ridge vents are better and work passively day and night. This is the old style vent with a little 5w fan, probably couldn't even cool my pc case.
@mk-rv9in2 жыл бұрын
@@dukee4333 its a big fan. 20 watt
@mrsmith93502 жыл бұрын
Theres been studies done, they dont work
@iamsucharetard2 жыл бұрын
Groomer with Disney profile picture
@mashellainoverolorenzo7471 Жыл бұрын
Awesome book that gives you step-by-step photos kzbin.infoUgkxTNB_zFBSnTo_O1PqfVUwgi7ityw0JlKt and directions to make every day project. I can see myself making a few of these projects and giving them as housewarming and holiday gifts!
@davids60752 жыл бұрын
What's Mr build it. I've been building houses and remodeling for 23 years. I really appreciate you taking the time to make all the videos. Thanks.
@randyguy14572 жыл бұрын
Architect here. I've investigated more than a few cases where mold occurred on the ceiling below the attic. Why? Negative pressure from an attic fan because calculations weren't done to confir that soffit vents provided adequate intake air. Consequently air was drawn from conditioned space below. BEWARE!!!
@logans33658 ай бұрын
I was just thinking that
@BHVaranus6 ай бұрын
Bravo
@YoelGuerra3 ай бұрын
what about a house that has the side open, where fresh outdoor air can come in?
@Jethro38982 жыл бұрын
Always a scary proposition to cut a hole in a perfectly good (i.e. non-leaking) roof. You are a brave man. Hope the fan helps.
@HiddenAgendas2 жыл бұрын
@@tailgatecarpenter26 Someone needs to invent insulating paint.
@HiddenAgendas2 жыл бұрын
@leon Some1 did a test and showed it was a scam lol
@jagdude992 жыл бұрын
It would have been helpful for you to post the attic temperature before you began your installation and the attic temp after the fan had been operating for a couple days so we can see what effect the fan actually has.
@greghight9542 жыл бұрын
It will definitely cool your attic but if your house isn't super tight, it will be cooler because it's sucking cool air from inside your house so you may as well just ad an AC vent into your attic.
@boardingbear2 жыл бұрын
@@greghight954 unless your attic space is tighter than your house, I don't really see that being an issue
@lawrencehawk51792 жыл бұрын
Should've done a temp test before and after.
@michaelguido75052 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. See how good that shit works
@Bardum222 жыл бұрын
same
@dustinlerch92722 жыл бұрын
It’s a gimmick and does not work, that is why he conveniently left out obvious measurements he should have taken. It’s basically click bait bullshit right here
@bredain2 жыл бұрын
It was only 70F when he did it. Let’s see what 105 looks like outside with roof temp of 140 and attic temp of 160 looks like before and after.
@jamesbizs2 жыл бұрын
@@dustinlerch9272 you’re ignorant. When my fans were removed, my attic temp went up 30-50 degrees more than before. My ceiling and even walls, are like 100 degrees, and my AC vents are also hot. Again, you are clueless.
@HunterTN2 жыл бұрын
If you're going to do this and have access to the attic put a nail through the roof deck from inside. That way you know for certain you're missing joists and the hole will be centered. Also make sure what you're buying makes sense for your attic space. Is it going to be sufficient to turn the air over enough to actually make a difference. Do you have enough ridge vents that this won't even do anything? And if your house isn't tight this could cause conditioned air to be pulled into the attic instead of coming through the soffits. If it's just pulling AC/heated air from your house into the attic it's costing you money.
@HienNguyen-vs2rj2 жыл бұрын
You're going to find water leaking the next time there's a major storm with wind strong enough to make rain fall diagonally or even laterally. I've seen water move horizontally on a roof parallel to the ridge line. You're going to want to properly secure the shingles and seal everything back around with tar not caulk which will degrade under heat.
@waitandhope2 жыл бұрын
Gosh
@Hfsdhjf2 жыл бұрын
not even tar, because tar cracks due to age and leaks.. it should be properly flashed per the recommended instructional industry diagrams.
@xephael34852 жыл бұрын
Seal it with lava, only way to be sure... RTV silicone with last longer than the roof
@Johnshackles2 жыл бұрын
just a little tip many of us roofers use will maybe save you a lot of pain or even death ......find you an old couch or mattress topper use the foam to sit on will stick like glue and 2 pieces will help you move around without slipping move from one to the other and never leave the foam .....old roofing trick
@chadmarkley2 жыл бұрын
Best part of your videos is you talking to yourself. So good
@BC-ni3sk2 жыл бұрын
As having done roofing the problem with the install is on the lowest two screws. Notice there isn't any caulk on the sides of the flange that's part of the fan shroud. The problem with this is that water can get into and through the sides of the shroud next to the roof and leak down the screw and into the attic! Water can travel horizontally!!
@aztecharomor2 жыл бұрын
Just a note. You might not want to seal the bottom edge of the roof vent. The idea is when, not if, water gets in it has somewhere to seep back out. Also, it is generally recommended to use tar, not caulk in this case. The tar based sealant tends to be much more heat resistant than the calk, which is a must on a shingled roof.
@erwinmartinez52932 жыл бұрын
all tar cracks over time , it helps to have mesh reinforcement to hold up to the cycling of heat
@michaelsatterfield79442 жыл бұрын
Butyl
@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma59752 жыл бұрын
Blackjack.
@49er162 жыл бұрын
Poly-Urethane is better than tar by a mile.
@lukula29342 жыл бұрын
@@michaelsatterfield7944 yup, butyl...harder to work with because it is so sticky and stringy, but it will last the longest...Gutter seal, (not silicone) is also good for nail heads.
@nicksalter22002 жыл бұрын
Video on how to make a roof leak should be the title 😂😂😂
@plasmac92 жыл бұрын
He needs content, which is why he puts out stuff like this every so often. This could have been a good video if he had done it right. It would have taken maybe 3-4 hours of research before executing but he just decided to wing it as usual. You can really tell the difference in his video quality when he research on the job before. The fact that he's up on the roof with no safety equipment at all is very telling. I get it, we probably would do the same thing ourselves, but when you're presenting to a mass audience you should show how to do things the right way.
@nicksalter22002 жыл бұрын
@@plasmac9 totally agree
@walterthomas90032 жыл бұрын
I feel bad for the person that buys this house in the future.
@GabrielBacon8 ай бұрын
@@plasmac9remember the sauna video lol
@e.t.truckingllc79295 ай бұрын
😂
@jimbrown46402 жыл бұрын
What was the attic temperature the next day? How much difference did it make?
@StevieD442 жыл бұрын
@Girl On A Quest yup
@georgehill30872 жыл бұрын
That little fan isn't going to do much. Plus, it will create a vacuum inside the attic. Depending on how well his house is sealed, and the vacuum can draw conditioned air from the house.
@RoloSolis812 жыл бұрын
Any noticeable gains?
@brentfowler23172 жыл бұрын
Hey partner, a 10" long piece of string would have worked wonders. Tie the string around your sharpie. Then measure out from your screw 7". Tie the other end of your string onto the screw leaving it where you're marker falls on that mark you made. Anyhow well done, job looks great. And those fans are awesome.. Never seen one like that before.. Thanks for another cool video..
@joeyoungs84262 жыл бұрын
Yep and use a white china marker instead of a sharpie.
@brentfowler23172 жыл бұрын
@@joeyoungs8426 yeah that's true. I actually had forgot all about China markers.. thanks
@brentfowler23172 жыл бұрын
@@tailgatecarpenter26 oh yeah, absolutely..
@charlessmith42422 жыл бұрын
* Better make that 7 1/4 inches to get the required 14 1/2 inch hole.
@wmichaelh292 жыл бұрын
My father installed a huge fan in the ceiling to cool the house. It was so powerful it sucked ashes out of the fireplace. The fireplace had a grill to cook on.
@ivanmagana52672 жыл бұрын
Living in socal I've never heard anyone complain even lightly about 70deg. Summers hit 120s here
@paulk99852 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Probably the most valuable lesson I learned is how to slow down the playback speed. Otherwise, with the current rate of speech, I need to keep scrolling back to playback over and over, in order to understand what is said. Once I finally heard it all... it all sounds impressive until I read the comments. Then I begin to question.
@JasonHolmquist2 жыл бұрын
In my limited experience installing chimneys, the best way to mark a shingled roof is with a yellow crayon. I’ve also heard white sharpie but you’re not always gonna have that and probably don’t want to take a trip to get one. If you have kids, you have a yellow crayon. Though it’s best to get one that’s meant for the job from your local hardware store (it’s thicker and stronger, less likely to break on you)
@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma59752 жыл бұрын
Lol, I am from the old school when we still used blue cake chalk.. I bet you remember that. Good stuff though
@JasonHolmquist2 жыл бұрын
@@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 I’m just a young guy. I’ve used chalk lines before, but not on roofs. When I’m cutting a hole for a chimney, it‘a a circle I’m going to cut. I’m still terrified at cutting holes in roofs, where you can mess up and end up having to replace shingles or plywood, or just patch material if you’re lucky. I’ll give you a blast from the past I learned from trade school: plumb bobs. Never knew those existed, but indeed there was building before lasers. Cool stuff.
@Tekillyah2 жыл бұрын
How about pink bro or green.
@JiffyTapout882 жыл бұрын
Would’ve liked to have seen how much of a difference it makes in the attic
@vikingson90002 жыл бұрын
Chris Catalli thats really what i wanted to see since his attic space looks big ?
@cybersamiches40282 жыл бұрын
Probably not that great considering how slow that fan was turning! Hot air in hot air out!
@donkyuhbuhts5402 жыл бұрын
Probably very little if anything
@vikingson90002 жыл бұрын
@@cybersamiches4028 😑
@jbhenry81212 жыл бұрын
Mine lowered the temperature considerably!
@Bear_832 жыл бұрын
So if you have soffits would you still need to have an exhaust fan? If so on roof top. Or side of house
@robinstuyvesant71872 жыл бұрын
The solar fan unit does not look very robust. Is it resistant to hail? Does it have a substantial warranty? I think wind is a better option for an extractor fan.
@GeneralChangFromDanang2 жыл бұрын
Could this also be accomplished with some sort of a powered gable vent high up in the attic wall? I like to avoid putting more holes in my roof than I have to.
@jamesbizs2 жыл бұрын
Yea it can
@jonathanbuzzard13762 жыл бұрын
Exactly my thought. Why you would make a whole in your roof when there was a partly sheltered gable escapes me entirely
@davidz1681 Жыл бұрын
Thx! Your video gave me the confidence I needed to do my solar fan. Thank God I don't have a two story.
@mortymal Жыл бұрын
Frickin'Awesome...Thank you so much for this video...I was going to run electrical thru the attic for 2 clients vents, and it's 110+ degrees here by noon for the next 2 weeks...This is a great time saver / life saver...And a Huge shout out to my Spirit Guides / Angels for bringing me to your channel...Many Blessings to you all...Peace 4:44
@bionicsasquatch2 жыл бұрын
Glad you're not doing this on my roof lol! Good luck with the leaks !
@ctech143672 жыл бұрын
Has the attic fan made a noticeable difference? If so can you elaborate
@ctech143672 жыл бұрын
Can you answer my question? Or are you being held against your will.
@PedroMartinez-mx9wc8 ай бұрын
Is is keeps running 24/7? it does have an integrated thermostat?
@wj68042 жыл бұрын
Depending on the build......these fans can be detrimental and cause the opposite of the intended result. If the conditioned living space below is not well sealed, the fan can create a light vacuum inside the attic causing the cool conditioned air below to be sucked out into the attic making your AC have to work harder. I considered this for my home but the 1997 build quality deterred me due to this.
@FCBI02 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Was just about to order one and now I have something to consider with my home from the 70's lol
@JS-zb1vv2 жыл бұрын
Yes !! Only real way to do this is with foaming everything!! But if you can do that you mine as well just condition your attic space so your hvac doesn’t work as hard !
@JosefRudy2 жыл бұрын
My house was built in 95 I think. We had an attic fan installed and it helped a lot in the summer. The AC barely worked up there but we got it fixed between insulation, duct sealing and an attic fan.
@mr.g9372 жыл бұрын
Do you have a vented soffit? Wouldn't it prefer the path of least resistance to the air flow - i.e. that soffit?
@JS-zb1vv2 жыл бұрын
@@mr.g937 I have a vented roof and soffit . But when you add a forced air current higher than the standing air around. It will suck the air conditioning out of the house. Through hole’s etc from the living space. If that area is completely sealed off good your great .
@hassleoffa2 жыл бұрын
There is a stunning lack of venting on that roof. We recommend a standard vent for every third truss bay. You have to ensure the soffit source is continuous and open with vented soffit.
@TheDreadedRaider2 жыл бұрын
Sider here. Can't tell you how many jobs I see with no vented soffit. It's so annoying
@hassleoffa2 жыл бұрын
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ He died badly.
@SeattleBoatdog2 жыл бұрын
Your childhood delusions are of no interest to anyone
@Hfsdhjf2 жыл бұрын
yes, i believe they space out the box vents evenly so there is no imbalance.
@SEv7vENOFFICIAL2 жыл бұрын
@@SeattleBoatdog delusions of .?
@craigschulz18522 жыл бұрын
I see your problem right off with venting. Not enough vents. I have a 1300 sq foot bungalow & have 5 vents + 2 vents on the build out. No need for a power vent. I shingle homes all across Canada & the biggest problem home owners have is they think a fan vent will help. All it does is create hot & cold spots in your attic .
@mrsmith93502 жыл бұрын
They dont work as good as you would think. Having ridge vents and vents in soffits create a natural air draw as the hot air rises, it sucks in air from the soffits
@charlessmith42422 жыл бұрын
* Before putting ridge vents on your home, check out the problems that can occur with them.
@mguarin9122 жыл бұрын
I am no roofer, but there seems to be a few missing details here. How is everything sealed around the cut shingles? What’s the air volume in that attic, what the temperature differential from inside/outside? How much volume of air does that cheap Amazon fan pump?
@21a5516 ай бұрын
Is it 2 feet on center from the ridge?
@michaelodonoghue74642 жыл бұрын
I have Whirlybird Spinning Roof Vents which simply allow the Hot Air to passively Escape from the Roof whilst keeping the adverse weather out.
@excellenttwo6 ай бұрын
Woo....I lived in Tahus..Sorry Texas and we had a the attic fan. We had a different configuration which we would have the attic fan in the center of the house and we open windows from inside the house and the air from outside flew through the house and through the attic and out through the Attic what is your observation of this?
@iwin49852 жыл бұрын
great video. any update? have you noticed your A/C working better? lower power bill cause the A/C is working less?
@kevinc17032 жыл бұрын
I just had mine fixed and its working properly now. Cant tell a difference with one, looks like you need multiple.
@danielforrest64132 жыл бұрын
What is the outcome did this reduce the heat in the house and what is the noise level for these fans? Hope to hear back. Thanks
@TellurdogIsayhi2 жыл бұрын
Are there any downsides to doing this? What about those of us who live in a mountainous climate that sees fair amounts of snow in the winter? Any issues with excess moisture/cold air getting in during those months? Definitely considering this on my house
@thestrapguy20062 жыл бұрын
Not sure about the snow side of things but if the angle of your roof is too steep the fan can create quite a hum at various times of the day depending on where your solar fan is mounted in relation to living area AND sun position/power to the fan (low power/sunlight makes the hum worse). My house is generally quiet so any noise is heard and the fan hum is no exception unfortunately.
@g.willikers77128 ай бұрын
Could you use one of these vents on a vertical wall? I need a vent in my barn.
@davemact3012 жыл бұрын
Right in line with the diagonal ridge beam stress! How many jobsites have you been on where the accept people randomly throwing debris off a roof?
@justinblain11252 жыл бұрын
As a roofer I'm more then sure your gonna need a few more then that to cool down your attic
@frednavarro8667 Жыл бұрын
Update on how well it works?
@troybower94196 ай бұрын
I have a 28x24x12 garage. Non-insulated as it's just a garage. However in 100 degree weather it's too hot to stay 5 minutes. Really don't want to spend thousands insulating an area i'm not in much. Would this fan bring temps down enough make it bearable?
@nolongeramused81352 жыл бұрын
I almost got that unit, but instead went with a wired unit with dual heat and humidity settings. I was having my roof reshingled, so when they were replacing all my vents I had one enlarged for the fan and had it wired up. Love that thing.
@thehonesttruth88082 жыл бұрын
Which one did you get? Can you post a link?
@22_floW2 жыл бұрын
Ditto about the link (if possible) and any info about how long you've had it. I'm thinking about installing a couple fans but I'm not sure which to get. Solar seems like a good idea to me as long as no trade-offs exist from the wired counterparts.
@nolongeramused81352 жыл бұрын
@@22_floW The drawback with solar is that it ONLY runs during the day when there is sufficient light. This means that it won't be running very well in the later parts of the afternoon or much at all in the winter when humidity is the driving reason for having one. You can get units that are solar AND wired so you can save a few bucks that way.
@charlessmith42422 жыл бұрын
@@nolongeramused8135 * Remington does have a optional capability that allows their fans to run at night. They also come with a humidistat so if the attic air gets to moist the fan will expel that air.
@nolongeramused81352 жыл бұрын
@@charlessmith4242 Is that one of the "solar, with wired backup" versions? I noticed a number of those being sold a couple years back.
@jepito292 жыл бұрын
Unless your attic floor is sealed well & the soffit vents are clear, these cause air to be pulled from your interior to the attic. That means air from outside is pulled into your interior. So the attic is cooler but not the interior which is what you care about
@robertct062 жыл бұрын
I think it’s supposed to be so your AC unit isn’t as hot which should make it run better and easier
@DeilGrist2 жыл бұрын
@@robertct06 My understanding is heat soak from the attic causes the rest of the home to heat up. Improving attic ventilation will help you use less AC by preventing that heat soak, but it doesn't directly cool the AC unit if that's what you're saying.
@robertct062 жыл бұрын
@@DeilGrist yup. Exactly what I was trying to say lol
@ParkerThwips8 ай бұрын
Could this potentially increase radon levels?
@-awr-ampa2 жыл бұрын
Good work, glad to see I'm not the only one who hates roof's and ladders but still gotta get shit done lol.
@nickmac5162 жыл бұрын
Crab walk on point good sir!
@jamesmills86322 жыл бұрын
Is there a shut off or cover for in winter when you dont want your attic vented?
@camchannel882 жыл бұрын
What happens on the winter? You want to keep the heat in
@ultraderek2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if it has a winter state.
@TheDandy1122 Жыл бұрын
I want to get the 40 watts, should I get the extended warranty
@kcbroncohater2 жыл бұрын
I was going to do this on my house in San Antonio and it would have taken years to recover the cost. It was 180 degrees in the attic.
@agisler872 жыл бұрын
I'm in San Antonio as well, my understanding is these fans don't work. What's worse is they are likely to pull cold air from your house into your attic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laG0ZWdpmZKBqac
@jamesbizs2 жыл бұрын
Lol years? No
@kcbroncohater2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesbizsYou can do the math if you want. I am not sure how you can determine the cost saving if cooling the attic one degree. The unit cost about $140 when I wanted it. It would have taken several of them to move any air. LOL.
@luizlopez95112 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't ridge vent be a better solution?
@JonTheMiniBeastHadden2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely still put sealant around all the edges just in case.
@sinfulbeliever70839 ай бұрын
Do you have a video of it after a few months later?
@MrTJP7772 жыл бұрын
I clicked on this video for the sole purpose of laughing at mistakes. I wasn't let down. You're going to have problems in a year or two 😉 🤫 Do you hear where the drop is coming from?
@TheKlink2 жыл бұрын
those tiles made out of felt?
@furrybaer Жыл бұрын
where do you find the solar fan like you are using? Don't see it at Lowes or Home Depot(california). Thanks
@reylagos17337 ай бұрын
What brand of boots are you wearing?
@DesiSegundoIII2 жыл бұрын
is there a follow up to this?
@thecarguy43045 ай бұрын
Is it possible to install a fan there without it leaking?
@elmaliboo41242 жыл бұрын
How would this keep the home cooler If the roof is already lined with insulation
@jamesbizs2 жыл бұрын
When your attic is 160 degrees, I don’t care how much insulation you have. My attic got brand new insulation in the attic. But the bastard removed the fans. Now my ceiling is 100 degrees. My AC vents are 110, because the ducts in the attic slowly heat up. So the first few minutes , my AC is a heater. If your roof and ducts are insulted where this wouldn’t work, then you wouldn’t need it in the first place, because they would have already made sure everything was built properly.
@elmaliboo41242 жыл бұрын
@@jamesbizs your ac is not inside your attic it’s either outside on your roof or outside on the ground if your house is that hot your ac don’t work that fan is not going to keep anything cool 😎
@yyzdnl2 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to a ridge vent and letting natural convection do its thing? Thats what I have, it provides a more even distribution of heat than pulling from a couple of locations, works in both directions, and no expensive fans required.
@DPrent2 жыл бұрын
Can bugs fly up through that and get into the attic? I see there is a mesh but seems that some critters could still easily get in.
@Bob_Adkins2 жыл бұрын
Flying bugs will occasionally get in, don't breed but aren't pests. Crawling bugs don't like to crawl on shingles, but they have better placed to get in.
@michaelw.urbansr.8617 Жыл бұрын
um......so there is "only" two screws that hold the while thing in? Every fan i ever installed has two flat head screws at the top two corners of the fans flang and then two screws at the bottom two corners. What if you get high winds? Im no pro either but i have done a few vents,fans and collars for vent pipes and they always get screws under the shingles and none where they show to keep water out......
@Maxxmentum2 жыл бұрын
Did the fan help?
@norcross262 жыл бұрын
That's insane. That roof looked steep. Sounds like $50 and case a beer to buddy type project to me lol.
@joeavila81082 жыл бұрын
Different states roof differently, some worry about rain, others worry about ice damming. If it's for a friend, I'll take the case, otherwise I'm not getting on the roof for $50....
@irvinmedina20762 жыл бұрын
I came for a tempt test, Instead I came to a poorly installed Solar fan and no tempt test, Great. Human beings continue to amaze me.
@christopherdekonstrukt44411 ай бұрын
Same one I bought. Will make sure it powers up before installing. Have the PSU as well.
@GregHassler2 жыл бұрын
So, like, how does it work? Is the attic cooler?
@revealingfacts4all2 жыл бұрын
Any update on how well this improved things? Does your AC now run less often?
@chelsea7xhf2 жыл бұрын
It probably will help, but I don't think will lower the electricity bill by a lot. But I guess saving is a saving.
@wantedyou23462 жыл бұрын
The idea of cooling down attic using an exhaust fan is just plain stupid. Unless he installs a Jet engine on his roof the only thing it will accomplish is making more people buy into this scam product
@Squay3132 жыл бұрын
@@wantedyou2346 exactly. you need major cfm to cool an attic. let alone one of his size.. Not gonna do shit. solar power? lol
@jamesbizs2 жыл бұрын
@@wantedyou2346 when my landlord had new shingles put on, the contractors removed the fans. My attic temps went up 30-40 degrees. My ceilings are now 100 degrees and my AC vents literally radiate heat into the house, because the ducting in the insulated attic, HEAT UP. And it’s not even summer yet. You are just plain stupid.
@jamesbizs2 жыл бұрын
@@Squay313 no. Yo really don’t. Any suction is better than none. He might not have posted the results, but I can tell you from experience, that they lower attic temps by 30 degrees. Hell, even the roofs with the wind powers fans, work well. What is wrong with all of you people. You just want to shit on things for the sake of shitting on things. Yet are completely clueless to how anything actually works. The hot air already wants to escape on its own, before you even have a fan.
@christopherdekonstrukt44411 ай бұрын
If it doesn't rain I'm doing this job tomorrow. Have exact same fan and bought the optional power supply. Already have an outlet with surge suppressor in attic right near where the fan is going.👍
@motavice34992 жыл бұрын
I will definitely put this on my "to do list" when we purchase a house soon!
@danielhh472 жыл бұрын
ridge vents and soffit vents are a much better solution. Solar fans especially don't have the power required to make a difference in attic ventilation.
@HiddenAgendas2 жыл бұрын
@@danielhh47 yep a whirly bird will do just fine.
@MadCityRideshare2 жыл бұрын
Save yourself the money of doing it twice, get a proper ridge and soffit system installed. Attic fans do work, but not nearly as well as proper soffit and ridge venting
@motavice34992 жыл бұрын
Is it beneficial to have one on each opposite side of the attic?
@ooohbabyyeah2 жыл бұрын
So in the winter it sucks out all of your hot air?
@matthewmoodie65537 ай бұрын
As a paramedic your “last known well” comment made me lmao 😂 thanks dude!
@KM-hn8ce2 жыл бұрын
How about insulating the roof.
@semilivesixstringstrumist55952 жыл бұрын
How do you turn it off in winter????
@doolok2 жыл бұрын
So how much did this help with the heat in your house? temps before and after? AC running less now?
@yammbagg4866 Жыл бұрын
Why not in the gable end?
@charlie2b-d3352 жыл бұрын
No temp reading b4 and after?
@moneyazteca90872 жыл бұрын
So is works good or not ?
@randomfaz38672 жыл бұрын
In Australia we use whirlybirds on the roof to help vent. Under the eaves we put in cpl vents for the air to enter the roof space and then the fan extracts it.
@propbraker2 жыл бұрын
Yes, here in America we have whirlybirds too! We also landed on the moon, and our kangaroos don't mess with us here because we don't have any here.
@jackliu15792 жыл бұрын
A lot of people are trying to fix holes in their roof, whereas this man just cut a hole in his roof🤣
@rickharrison95622 жыл бұрын
You must match intake area to exhaust fan specs, Exh fan manufacture will provide the required number of sq inches of intake venting to match the fan, could be on soffits. Doing this will help to NOT create a vacuum in attic pulling your conditioned air from living space. You can OVER exhaust your attic.
@jorgel.martinez26482 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I'm very interested in install that kind of fan, my pipes are running through the attic and in summer gets pretty hot! How is your experience in time with this device?
@Mista_Jones2 жыл бұрын
Be interested to know if this actually helps keep the house cooler, and if it's noticeable enough to see a difference on the utility bill?
@Strawhatandacane2 жыл бұрын
It's junk science. Look for article from The Green Building Advisor. But no major harm since it's solar. Does nothing for radiant heat transfer inside attic. Will just suck your expensive A/C air out your ceiling if you have poor insulation.
@Samhain6062 жыл бұрын
I did a gable fan that works pretty good.
@MommaARA2 жыл бұрын
I would say just for the preservation of your roof go in the attic and give the surrounding opening an extra bead of sealant. Just in case. Also gives you a chance to measure the temp and look for holes and pests.
@zeilberer312 жыл бұрын
You should check with a roofer if you have a ridge vent the fan can work against it causing airflow issues also I would recommend centering it in the middle of the attic
@MichaelDellAccio2 жыл бұрын
Came here to say the same, just had our roof re-done and the guys said the existing fan would be taken out as it will do just this with the new ridge vents.
@fauxque50572 жыл бұрын
I can attest to that. I could feel air being drawn in from the ridge vents but that was simple enough to block with thin pieces of Styrofoam
@zeilberer312 жыл бұрын
I've been working with attic insulation for a very long time and had alot of conversations with roofers about this it can actually cause more harm sometime if done incorrectly glad to hear the Styrofoam helped
@zeilberer312 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelDellAccio I will say ridgevents with out open soffits won't do much but if your soffits are open then yes you do not need a fan
@JDfloridaman2 жыл бұрын
can't tell if it's in the middle of the attic. could have a vaulted ceiling
@Frodokeuh2 жыл бұрын
Me as an european viewer: oh nice my attic is hot too maybe i can install the same fan 1:45 oh nvm it's not for our houses lol
@GunnyPhillips2 жыл бұрын
You're a braver man than me. I do a lot of projects around the house but I'm not about to tackle anything on the roof, especially if it requires cutting. I'll gladly pay a pro but thanks for a cool video nonetheless.
@j.rjunior55842 жыл бұрын
I had anxiety just watching this. I hate, being this high with nothing surrounding me, all I can think about is me falling or slipping. Lol
@Francirius2 жыл бұрын
Hey, great add on for the roof. I would like to know if there is improvment in the temperature of the house, for example temperature before and after the installation. Cheers! Greetings from Chile
@loganthesaint2 жыл бұрын
You’ll see a couple degree difference in your house. Pair it with AC and you have a nice and cool house. Great for kicking out humidity as well.
@Francirius2 жыл бұрын
@@loganthesaint thanks man. Ive been reading about this and there is strong evidence that attic fans brings no benefits to the house's temperatures
@jamesbizs2 жыл бұрын
@@Francirius zero evidence that it brings no benefit. Wtf are you even reading. When they redid the roof of the house I’m renting , they removed the fans. My attic temps went up 30-40 degrees extra. My AC vents blow out hot air for the first few minutes. My ceilings are 100 degree. You are absolutely ignorant, if you can’t see how a 30 degree decrease in attic temps, would benefit the house.