Use a cordless drill driver to secure the vent to the soffit with in long no.
Ranch with no attic space.
With the help of an assistant raise the vent up to the soffit and center it over the cutout slot.
Space the holes 12 to 14 in.
Now that i know the ins and outs of attics i wanted to share more about what i ve learned about venting your attic if you don t have eaves.
I live in a small square house.
Compare that with the daily 140 degree temperatures found in vented attics.
With a dedicated entrance sturdy flooring and plenty of natural light you can use your ranch attic for any number of things.
Although there is no separate attic to vent air circulation is still necessary.
With attics that extend the entire length of the home.
So when we have a choice we prefer hvac systems located under the house.
The ceiling could soar to a maximum height of 14 feet by adding 6 feet to the top of the load bearing wall between the living and family room and with an artful series of cut outs light would easily flow through the heightened space.
Rarely will a sealed foam insulated attic deviate more than 15 degrees from the living space temperatures below it.
A vaulted roof offers open living space directly below the rafters because there are no horizontal ceiling joists.