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how to cover hole left by attic fan
I'm looking for ideas on how to cover over the hole in roof that used to be covered by the attic fan cover before that cover blew off last year (the fan itself broke and was removed years ago). I don't want a new fan, I just want some permanent way to cover the hole, preferably without lifting shingles and felt, to avoid creating any leaks.
Last year I tried a round plastic toy sled, same size as the old fan cover, tied down with cheap poly cord through four holes drilled in the perimeter of the sled, and that held for about a year until the poly cord loops frayed and the sled blew off yesterday. Any ideas? Maybe just a metal lid or flashing bolted to the existing attic fan frame? Or is there much better cord that could fit through the 1/4" perimeter holes in the sled and would last for 10 years under UV/sunlight/wind? Of course the sled itself might become brittle under UV and not last that long... (I figure in 10 years the roof would need replacing anyways and then the roofer can just put in a new piece of plywood over the attic fan hole.). The cover would need to support snow, up to 12"-18" deep (house is near NYC). Thanks. |
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On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 10:12:37 AM UTC-6, wrote:
I'm looking for ideas on how to cover over the hole in roof that used to be covered by the attic fan cover before that cover blew off last year (the fan itself broke and was removed years ago). I don't want a new fan, I just want some permanent way to cover the hole, preferably without lifting shingles and felt, to avoid creating any leaks. Last year I tried a round plastic toy sled, same size as the old fan cover, tied down with cheap poly cord through four holes drilled in the perimeter of the sled, and that held for about a year until the poly cord loops frayed and the sled blew off yesterday. Any ideas? Maybe just a metal lid or flashing bolted to the existing attic fan frame? Or is there much better cord that could fit through the 1/4" perimeter holes in the sled and would last for 10 years under UV/sunlight/wind? Of course the sled itself might become brittle under UV and not last that long... (I figure in 10 years the roof would need replacing anyways and then the roofer can just put in a new piece of plywood over the attic fan hole.). The cover would need to support snow, up to 12"-18" deep (house is near NYC). Thanks. You need to hold whatever cover you finally decide upon with wire or metal, not a "cord". Your local hardware store should have wire smaller than 1/4 inch that would last for many years. |
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On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 10:12:37 AM UTC-6, wrote: I'm looking for ideas on how to cover over the hole in roof that used to be covered by the attic fan cover before that cover blew off last year (the fan itself broke and was removed years ago). I don't want a new fan, I just want some permanent way to cover the hole, preferably without lifting shingles and felt, to avoid creating any leaks. Last year I tried a round plastic toy sled, same size as the old fan cover, tied down with cheap poly cord through four holes drilled in the perimeter of the sled, and that held for about a year until the poly cord loops frayed and the sled blew off yesterday. Any ideas? Maybe just a metal lid or flashing bolted to the existing attic fan frame? Or is there much better cord that could fit through the 1/4" perimeter holes in the sled and would last for 10 years under UV/sunlight/wind? Of course the sled itself might become brittle under UV and not last that long... (I figure in 10 years the roof would need replacing anyways and then the roofer can just put in a new piece of plywood over the attic fan hole.). The cover would need to support snow, up to 12"-18" deep (house is near NYC). Thanks. You need to hold whatever cover you finally decide upon with wire or metal, not a "cord". Your local hardware store should have wire smaller than 1/4 inch that would last for many years. Roofers use blue plastic tarp. Use scrap wood about 2 inches wide nailed down around the edges to hold it down. This is not a permanent solution. -- Dan Espen |
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Fix it right, I suggest at least 15 inch tires for a permanent solution,
http://atomictoasters.com/2013/01/wh...er-house-roof/ |
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