Installation Guide

GABLE VENT
installation instructions:
construction adhesive
caulk
caulking gun
nishing nails
hammer
paint
chalk line box & pencil
TOOL & MATERIAL
CHECKLIST
IMPORTANT INFO
• It is highly recommended that you prime & paint/nish our gable vents with 100% acrylic
latex paint before installation.
• Once installed, you can apply any necessary touch‐up paint/nish.
• Clean installation surface and back of vent of all dirt and dust with a clean cloth or sponge.
• Make sure that the surface and the back of the vent are completely dry before attempting
installation.
• Measure and mark the location where the vent is going to be installed.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure to use the correct tools recommended.
Wear safety goggles.
Follow xture, power tools, and paint manufacturers’ instructions and users manuals.
Use common sense and follow good construction practices.
1. Lay the vent face down on a soft surface that will not scratch/dent the
medallion detail.
2. Apply a 1/2” bead of adhesive caulk all the way around the back edge of the
vent.
3. Gently press the vent up against the wall.
4. When pressing the vent up against the wall, some adhesive caulk will seep
out. Smooth excess caulk around the vent with a nger or the putty knife and
apply extra caulk that is needed to ll in any gaps.
5. Wipe off any excess adhesive caulk with a sponge or damp rag.
6. Non‐corrosive fasteners can be used for additional support.
7. Fill any nail holes with caulk and smooth the surface with a nger or the putty
knife. If any excess caulk is left, let it dry, and then lightly sand it down with
extra ne sand paper.
8. Touch up the vent with any paint that is needed.
FINISHING
NAILS
INSTALLATION
AREA
GABLE
VENT
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