this video will show you how to properly install a pod vent on your asphalt roof
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@irwinjimenez2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. I'm adding two (2) of these vents in my garage to vent out the heat. It's 100°F in SoCal today but my garage feels a lot hotter than that.
@Lifes_Apprentice2 жыл бұрын
They will cool it to 100
@yourdaddy70832 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! I love your videos they help me improve my roofing knowledge
@Lifes_Apprentice2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@falconers3 жыл бұрын
Why is the tar/sealant on the bottom of the vent? I would think at the top, so water follows path of least resistance/gravity down around the hole. If it gets under the vent from the top it'll pool won't it and get into the vent hole and potentially into the roof??
@Lifes_Apprentice3 жыл бұрын
i do in case there is an ice dam and to keep bees out
@falconers3 жыл бұрын
@@Lifes_Apprentice Thanks for the clarification on that. I assumed the lower shingles would cover for that, but didn't realize you might have to worry about ice etc. Appreciate it!
@RajPatel-rj2ff Жыл бұрын
I would be more worried about damage from water moisture, than possibly bees. How would the bees get underneath?
@justinmegna4278Ай бұрын
How is he able to put a nail in the bottom of the vent face? If that nail goes all the way through the underlayment and into the sheathing, couldn't water run through the hole the nail made and violate the sheathing?
@robertotis5173 Жыл бұрын
Roof tar on the bottom edge of the vent doesn’t allow any water to escape on the top of the shingle at its bottom. This will pool water eventually allowing water to accumulate causing damage. The water must flow
@Lifes_Apprentice Жыл бұрын
Water will not get in there if done right. This is to prevent blowing snow and ice dams
@robertotis5173 Жыл бұрын
@@Lifes_Apprentice typically turtle vents are higher on the roof so if an ice dam forms that high up, you’ve got bigger issues at work. Blowing snow has a greater chance of entering through the vent openings than under it. If you create something that works structurally instead of using silicon it’ll last longer, work better and it’s cheaper. Just sayin
@dankunz19998 ай бұрын
I’m a DIY homeowner other videos have said not to completely caulk the bottom edge as you are trapping water from draining down to the shingle below creating a potential leak?
@crisvejar5623 жыл бұрын
Like the way you installed the vent my friend. one issue tho, the last shingle you nailed has a nail right under it on the right and it’s where the keyway is going to be
@andrewtorres90812 жыл бұрын
I think it looks good except for the nail placement on the vent I get what you meant about the water traveling down the rib but you nailed it on the sides and the nails aren’t even all the way down water is going to hit those nails and that’s a direct link
@raycooper911610 ай бұрын
I agree The nails above the shingle line on the side of the vent flashing are unnecessary. Every nail hole is a potential leak 4:46
@seanseanseanseansean Жыл бұрын
Forgot to do the 45-degree notches on the tops of the shingles over the vent metal.
@Lonestarexteriors4 ай бұрын
I was going to say the same thing.
@truthhurts75292 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Can I ask how I would do this on one of those resin sheds? Has the plastic roof? Im thinking just cut a hole and sit the vent on top of the plastic shingle but there is nothing to overlap the sides of the vent ?
@Lifes_Apprentice2 жыл бұрын
There is no way to do it properly on a shed like that but you can caulk the crap out of it
@Lavonwoods3 жыл бұрын
I think the vent is facing the wrong direction. Also nails in the edge of the flange area could cause links from my understanding.
@Lifes_Apprentice3 жыл бұрын
it is not upside down and the nails are right where they are supposed to be. the exposed nails are not necessary but i would highly recommend it
@andrewbaxter52692 жыл бұрын
Last shingle you notched fell right onto a nail in the course below. Cut that back or better yet don't nail that lower shingle until you know exactly where the one above it will land. Get you some NP1 instead of "tar" and go around the back and sides of that vent on the bottom of it
@hhprogressiveconstruction11404 жыл бұрын
Man I can’t remember how many roof vents I’ve installed and never tared them in place . Good extra protection never hurts .
@Lifes_Apprentice4 жыл бұрын
some people disagree with the tar but its protection from ice dams
@hhprogressiveconstruction11404 жыл бұрын
Life's Apprentice Can never have to much of anything to keep water out .
@Brandon-no3vc Жыл бұрын
@@Lifes_Apprentice is it a rubberized tar you use?
@swiss62532 жыл бұрын
Absolute pro. Idiots that did my roof didn't replace my caps so I'm going to have find a way to do that before removing the old one. My bathroom vents are like 7", any recommendation for caps? Hard to find anything and have any confidence it'll work.
@Lifes_Apprentice2 жыл бұрын
you should be able to find a 7" vent... I shop at menards and lowes but most big box stores should have something for you
@swiss62532 жыл бұрын
@@Lifes_Apprentice Alright thanks, I'm probably over thinking it. I don't live that close to any big store so probably ordering online.
@swiss62532 жыл бұрын
@@Lifes_Apprentice Well, my furnace vent is leaking somewhere. It's rusted and falling apart so not exactly a shocker, and it was probably re-installed incorrectly. The leak was hidden because the top of my furnace is concealed with sheet rock, I just happened to hear a drip while I was near. The vent installed now is a huge one, not sure why it's so big, but do you have a go to one that you could recommend, for an 8" round furnace duct? Preferably with a backdraft damper and screen. Thanks :/
@Lifes_Apprentice2 жыл бұрын
@@swiss6253 I don't have a brand that I would reccomend. You will have to shop around and see what you can find in your area. I would reccomend you use Galvanized or stainless steel though
@swiss62532 жыл бұрын
@@Lifes_Apprentice Alright thank you. Was going to buy the "Active Ventilation" brand, but those are aluminum. I'm also reading something about a double stack with an intake so should probably make sure it's not one of those. Appreciate it.
@kentcthahauler5354 Жыл бұрын
Just got my vents replaced on my roof and he put on of these same vents on my dryer vent on the roof, are these used for roof dryer vents?
@Lifes_Apprentice Жыл бұрын
It depends on the situation but there should be a different vent on the dryer hose
@raycooper911610 ай бұрын
I’m not an experienced roofer but I would not cut shingles on top of existing new roof. I think it would be easy to damage the roof underneath. Also I would’ve notched the upper shingle around the vent. This would keep any seam away from the flashing. I was told to leave a gap between the roofing and the vent to allow water to stream down without going under the shingle. This video depicts the roofing going right up against the vent. I don’t put any nails in the vent flashing under a shingle. Only the two nails on the exposed lower part. The flashing is held down by the next course of roofing which is nailed on the nailing strip but not through the flashing. No holes no leak. Too many nails. That vent isn’t going anywhere.
@Lifes_Apprentice10 ай бұрын
You must have read all the negative comments and put them in a group...Very nice!
@raycooper911610 ай бұрын
@@Lifes_Apprentice sorry man Don’t mean to be negative but these are my observations. Only read one negative comment You’re doing way more than me to help others. Roofing is fascinating to me that’s why I’ve avoided it most of my 40 years of being in the trades. I have to admit I learn a lot that I spent decades not knowing.
@raycooper911610 ай бұрын
@@Lifes_Apprentice You’ve heard the joke about the guy’s first day as a roofer. The boss says if you fall you’re fired halfway down!
@Lifes_Apprentice10 ай бұрын
@@raycooper9116 We are friends now! I have insurace now but back "then" i was all cash!
@Lifes_Apprentice10 ай бұрын
@@raycooper9116 I am not the "best"... I do not claim to be... I just help a few people do their own shit like old times....Learn a trade and you will be set for life if you want.....
@marcusnelson10944 ай бұрын
Appreciate you sharing this video. It was extremely helpful. We had a bad windy rain storm here in Pittsburgh yesterday and apparently it knocked off my roof louver vent a new one put on where the old one went. Are they costly?
@kenpaige9906 ай бұрын
You should never caulk on the down side as water has no way out if it gets in. Also you should have one more course under the vent. Been roofing for 30 years never had a leak.
@R900DZ Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial thanks
@jimjim7656 Жыл бұрын
nice video, do you think its even better to lay an ice shield under the shingle? Thanks
@Lifes_Apprentice Жыл бұрын
Thanks. You can use ice and water for sure
@Brandon-no3vc Жыл бұрын
@@Lifes_Apprentice what about ice and water plus caulking as well?
@davidlysohirka7983 жыл бұрын
Should have ran the second course through top of vent for two plys.
@Lifes_Apprentice3 жыл бұрын
you are right.... there could be a seam at the vent...
@davidlysohirka7983 жыл бұрын
@@Lifes_Apprentice 👍
@redsresearch9 ай бұрын
@2:55 wouldnt cutting it like that make it too tight doeant the shingle and the steel vent expand and contract?
@Lifes_Apprentice9 ай бұрын
It will expand and contract a total of 1/32nd of an inch
@redsresearch9 ай бұрын
@@Lifes_Apprentice both the shingle and the steel vent? so you just make them tight?
@stumpynubs5387 Жыл бұрын
I wish when you post a video that you would name the parts used and where to get the part. Maybe you get bonus points from MFG.
@abtsamroobe96333 жыл бұрын
Great job thank you
@georgebrugh78223 ай бұрын
I've never seen anything done so wrong and you didn't lop the ears
@khurramhabibi59833 жыл бұрын
Does the vent have to be completely centered over the hole? I had one of these installed recently and if I lol up from the attic I see some of the metal .. maybe an inch hanging over the hole
@Lifes_Apprentice3 жыл бұрын
as long as it is close it is alright
@elultimo1022 жыл бұрын
OK, this is me being picky, but you seemed to have lined up the tabs between shingle courses, rather than overlapping the joints of the tabs --just aesthetics.
@Panza19652 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@Lifes_Apprentice2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@longshaw77 Жыл бұрын
PRO!!
@hustlenation47793 жыл бұрын
good one
@Lifes_Apprentice3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@dean35832 жыл бұрын
It's all good but the nails. I had been up on the roof and saw nails poping up becuase of hot and cold weather. I think the roof nails with naoprene shouldbe used. This will save the homeowners headache with roof leak when contractors have left. It's only few dollars extra cost for the nails.
@Brandon-no3vc Жыл бұрын
Why would nails pop up
@dean3583 Жыл бұрын
@@Brandon-no3vc Roof nails are not the same as regular nails. Some cheap contractors would rather save a few dollars and left homeowners with problems. I've learned my lesson and always get two quotes or more from contractors on how they do things and what materials. Some were pissy and that was good to ward off cowboys.
@Brandon-no3vc Жыл бұрын
@@dean3583 where would you use those nails and what kind of nails
@dean3583 Жыл бұрын
@@Brandon-no3vc Grip-Rite® Roofing Nails with Neoprene Washer. The additional neoprene washer creates a seal against water. I bought these for around $6 a box to replace many pop-up rusty nails around my chimney rain guard and some loose nails around the vent caps on the roof. Check at HP or Lowes. Look for the aluminum type and don't worry about broken rust nails anymore.
@Brandon-no3vc Жыл бұрын
@@dean3583 you would need a washer underneath the vent as well
@GbContractor Жыл бұрын
wow
@jimmyboy28442 жыл бұрын
Better!
@blancaevavillarreal4527 Жыл бұрын
gracias
@coltonmcclure30883 жыл бұрын
Its bin 9 months did it blow off or leak lmfao do not put a vent in like this this guy ant no roofer
@Lifes_Apprentice3 жыл бұрын
it doesnt leak and it hasnt blown off. lol thanks for your opinion. i will watch your video about vent installation but couldnt find it