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Is there a way to install the vents for an attic fan, even though we have siding on the house?

Auntieone1 | Posted in General Questions on

Two years ago my parents had their house sided. The house had an attic fan with all the proper vents .they always use the the fa as you described it. It’s great. However and this is a biggie, the siding company closed in the ventilation for the fan. They tried to contact the siding company, but the seemed to drop off the planet. Is there anything that can be done to use the fan again?????? Please help!!! Thank you.

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    Martin Holladay | | #1

    Gretchen,
    If you want to install gable vents for your attic, you can. Any carpenter can do the work. Call up a contractor.

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