Best roofing vents according to redditors
We found 51 Reddit comments discussing the best roofing vents. We ranked the 35 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 51 Reddit comments discussing the best roofing vents. We ranked the 35 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
You do know that vent covers are like $20 and would easily fix your problem?
Benzomatic TS8000 with the large camping propane tanks and if you really want to do it right, add a searzall.
Kenji's steak advice (Step 10A) is to use the torch WHILE finishing on your castiron - Which i find helps a LOT.
They make covered roof vents for bathroom fans, but they usually need to be sealed with roofing material. You can probably just throw one of these onto your existing outlet.
Just drill circles and put round vents. Don’t over complicate things.. 4 holes and pop these in. I added glued in fruit fly screen for my frog tanks. They also make them with just screen.
Rannb 20pcs Stainless Steel Round Air Vent Louver for Cabinet Bathroom Office Kitchen Ventilation
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CTD4G73/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_u0CSDbAFZG4C6
2" Round Open Screen Vent - Mill - Pkg of 6
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DXAANQY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_M3CSDbRKMMA8Y
I like this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Vent-Safe-with-RFID/dp/B00P9QM9YA
I definitely recommend covers as well. I've had plenty of rainy stuffy days where I couldn't open a window and was glad to have vent covers. Raises your roof line a bit though(broke one on a tree once). Really easy to install a replacement if it happens. Only cost about $20 each and don't require any sealing, they hover just above the roof.
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Cleaning-Aerodynamic-Included-40431/dp/B000BUQODG
https://www.amazon.com/Lippert-Components-389381-White-Siphon/dp/B01CZQ9Y6M/
That will create suction on the end of the hose if it's in the wind. Ideally, on the roof. I suppose you could try mounting it under the floor, reversed. No idea if that will help.
Otherwise you may have to do something to upgrade your fan situation. The tiny computer fan that's in there just can't compete with the other pressures. A 12 cm fan with higher capacity might be able to do the job but fitting it onto the hose would take some fabrication work.
You'll just have to keep your windows closed when you drive so the pressure in the van isn't dramatically lower than it is outside.
Other people have had this same issue when they have all their other ventilation closed, and turn their Maxxair or Fantastic fan to warp speed. The huge fan and all those cubic feet per minute of air just completely overwhelm the tiny little fan in the toilet and it doesn't have a prayer of keeping the air flowing the right way.
Not OP, but:
torch
tank (can be had much cheaper at any home supply or hardware store)
Searzall
This is really nice looking.
I know you used treated wood, but it will get wet and swell with any moisture. I'd suggest pulling that axle and putting a really good enamel paint down on the underside.
Also, people are asking about cross venting for heat. Why not put a couple of these on the sides? http://www.amazon.com/Maurice-Franklin-Louver-2-5-Aluminum-Louver/dp/B00AFESMDS/?ie=UTF8&qid=1408463010&sr=8-6&keywords=eave+vent+covers
You could easily add a 12v solar cell just wire it directly to two 3" computer fans (one on either side). Have a couple lower ones on her side and then a couple upper ones in the back with the fans.
These would install quickly and not damage your aesthetic.
Most are a standard size. You can safely buy one from Amazon...
Replacement vent
And this is what I put over my vent:
Vent cover
You don't have to worry about rain getting in, and theoretically, you can drive with the vent open.
I used this for a similar setup. Maybe it will work for you too
Dryer Vent Tite Fit, 90 Degree 18" to 30" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KKKGJ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_iGQNfuudYJhBI
My only recommendation at this point would be to get some of these.
I did just that for a GPU rig, though it was fairly gerryrigged. My basic shopping list:
Assemble the shed and install the shelf, cut two holes in the front doors at the shelf level for the gable vents and one big hole in the back at shelf level for the window fan, and install/wedge items in holes accordingly. Cutting the holes was a pain, I thought a Dremel would work well but it's slow and loud as hell so I ended up using a drywall saw that worked surprisingly well. I ran a cord for a power strip out the back under the fans.
Mine sits at the back of a covered patio that's about 8-10 feet deep, so it's not directly exposed to rain or any significant elements. You might be able to make it work if you've got some overhang and you can put the back of the cabinet up close to a wall where water won't hit the fans too much. I also glued some dust filter material to the inside of the gable vents to help filter dust out, and I blow the setup out every now and then.
I used one of these for years, a flue cap I bought at Home Depot. Amazon link
Edited to add: the flue cap sat on top of the daisy wheel.
Now I use this from Smokeware. link
You can find enclosure exhaust ports with a hood on Amazon. Like this guy:
https://www.amazon.com/BUD-Industries-IPV-1116-IP32-Vent/dp/B00L3QU294/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=project+enclosure+vent&qid=1564685836&s=gateway&sr=8-3
No. You can't connect two thermostats to a single HVAC. That is why you need this Nest Sensor.
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Maybe this one would help you, but not sure
https://www.amazon.com/Keen-Home-Smart-Vent-x12/dp/B0157BU44I
Thanks! I'm reading this second paragraph over and over and still kinda scratching my head. I would love to learn electrical I just am struggling. My thought is to get the trailer livable (meaning walls/floor/ceiling/insulation/windows) first and then as I see what it's like to live in it and potentially save up more money I'll slowly continue the build (storage/furniture/luxury stuff/electrical?).
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I'm open to solar but the setups I see here are always so complicated and overpowered for what I'd need. What I meant is that something simple like this probably won't work because it doesn't have a battery so it only runs when the sun is out and honestly just seems pretty cheap and shitty in general. My fear on doing my own solar setup is that I would end up spending way more then predicted buying things I struggle to understand that would be heavy and take up a lot of space and possibly be noisy.
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My mindset is pretty open to anything if I can understand it and afford it. I am trying to find guides and resources that are more suited my my minimalist needs (heat, ventilation) if you know of any sites/forums/videos/etc. that may be useful I'd love to know. Another challenge is that most of what I see is geared towards vehicles.
I bought a "cheap" setup on amazon for my greenhouse. ~$175 while the expensive units are about $300. Its not nearly powerful as i wanted but makes my plants dance so i continue to use them
ECO-WORTHY Solar Power Attic Gable Fan with 65-Watt 18-Volt Efficient Brushless DC Motor and 25-Watt 18V Solar Panel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQRU3B1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_jF34WLG9u8hmY
Edit: something else i learned during my search, the roof mounted ones are for boats and RVs
Just these ones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016T42AIA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xsG2Ab1H0X116
Would this work for you?
Not to mention the amount of lint cleaning you have to do, it's a fire hazard, energy user and will wear out your dryer pretty fast. I hope you're using metal duct.
I have a similar issue where a periscope wouldn't work, but I used 4" flexible metal duct. I looped it up and over the gas line and then out the side wall.
Otherwise, is it possible to re-locate the vent hole?
I added one of these - https://smile.amazon.com/Solar-Powered-Attic-Watt-W-Ventilator/dp/B00M0NI4PS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=solar+powered+attic+fan&qid=1554429795&s=gateway&sr=8-3 to my greenhouse.
At 86 degrees F, it kicks on and really does well to pull the hot air out and pull the outside air through side vents.
Cheap enough and runs itself once installed.
I was thinking about this one:
Rand Solar Powered Attic Fan-8 Watt-W Rooftop https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0NI4PS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-YDdzbWVE712K
Why not just buy a solar powered car window fan and take it apart? As long as you keep all the wiring labeled no worries. Or if you need more airflow than that there are premanufactured solar powered roof ventilators.
https://smile.amazon.com/Solar-Powered-Attic-Watt-W-Ventilator/dp/B00M0NI4PS/
Those are most likely just vent covers. You can do something like this:
Amazon
I guess this is a complete cheap setup as well
Or if you are DIY handy, you can grab a powerful PC fan, wire it up, get a cover if you need to keep rain out, and install the whole thing yourself
Shade cloth, as others have said. Do you have any venting in there? You can probably find a solar powered vent fan to exhaust the worst of the heat.
Umbrella roof vent cap>
https://www.amazon.com/Speedi-Products-EX-RCGU-04-Diameter-Galvanized/dp/B0085KZPB6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502835724&sr=8-1&keywords=umbrella+roof+vent+cap
I have an older one made of aluminum, that I believe is just screwed on, but I' not sure they make them anymore. Its like this but longer. https://www.amazon.com/Duraflo-641604-Soffit-16-Inch-4-Inch/dp/B004Y74RMM/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_60_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EWYD9PKD309Z6DK74V2E
That's going to be rough. Will the HOA approve dryer vents on the front of the house? Similar to this here
I know you said NO vents, but it's a dryer vent... :)
Have you been in the attic to see where its coming from?
Might be from a roof vent that is leaking. Most will last about the life of the roof but could have been damaged during install, squirrels, etc...
Very easy fix with something like these...
https://smile.amazon.com/Vent-Seal-Plus-Skirt/dp/B004LDYILO
https://smile.amazon.com/Oatey-Rain-Collar-No-Calk-Flashings/dp/B001AZ46O0
https://smile.amazon.com/PermaBoot-5531-3-Inch-Repair-Black/dp/B0047WL9SE
Take some pictures and post.
http://i.imgur.com/1lJvL.jpg
Adjustable slide vent... I've been in those situation
Home depot; menards carry 3"-4" reducers
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B000KKKGJ0/ref=aw_d_crstars_miscellaneous