attic vent. fan....necessary?

[gardenweasel]

just had a bird slip into the attic to build a nest...flew into the gable mount vent. fan and it burned the mofo out....

calling around to get it replaced and i had one well known company tell me they don`t even install them anymore...too much trouble...they burn out pre-warranty expiration and if you have a vented soffit and louvre vents at each end of the house,they really aren`t necessary....

anybody have any experience with this stuff...other than replacing generic electric sockets when i bought the house,,i don`t fool around with electricity...

thanks in advance...

 

[Lumi]

well. our weather and temps are far different, DUH !

It is definately necessary to have an attic fan here, if not my a/c would run 23 hours a day from may to late october instead of 16 hours... :mj07: (slight exageration) Electric bill during these months are about 550 :scared

 

[gardenweasel]

well. our weather and temps are far different, DUH !

It is definately necessary to have an attic fan here, if not my a/c would run 23 hours a day from may to late october instead of 16 hours... :mj07: (slight exageration) Electric bill during these months are about 550 :scared

yeah...we`re hitting 100 for the 3rd day running.....i`m gonna get it done....

f-cking snow from last winter must have bowed the gutter just enough to pop the soffit end cap and allow just enough room for a medium sized bird to get in there and requisition half the fricking insulation for a nest...

i freed the mofo from a dead spot in the wall first time around......but it got back in before i could borrow a ladder and clean the soffit and reattach the end cap... then brainiac flew right into the fan.....

:nooo:

 

[zoomer]

Weasel.
any local pest control company can install a wire mesh cage over the roof fan. It keeps all birds out.

Did it here after birds nested in mine. It's under $100

 

[gardenweasel]

Weasel.
any local pest control company can install a wire mesh cage over the roof fan. It keeps all birds out.

Did it here after birds nested in mine. It's under $100

it`s a gable vent fan,z.....on the wall....not in the roof...it`s an older house....the front of the fan is covered by a a louvered vent that birds can`t get into...

this mofo was inside the attic(and he wasn`t s`posed to be there)...

 

[zoomer]

Gable vents should be screened before you have a problem. Ideally, the screen should be placed on the outside of the vent to protect the slats and mosquito netting. (If you place the screen behind the mosquito netting, the animal can destroy your slats and the mosquito netting leaving you with a damaged home and allow insects to enter your attic).

1/4-inch wire hardware cloth is suggested as this will prevent bat entry as well.
Vinyl vent. Photo by Stephen Vantasselscreened vinyl vent. Photo by Stephen Vantassel Screening Tips

1. Use 1/4'' hardware cloth. This will exclude bats too.
2. Paint screen before installation to help it blend into your building.
3. Fasten it securely.

For Diagonal Gable Vents

1. Cut a square piece that is at least two inches longer and wider than the vent you wish to cover.
2. Place the screen over the base of the triangle-secure with staples (BE CAREFUL ON THE LADDER!!!!)
3. Use a black marker to draw the sides leaving at least a one inch extra.
4. Remove screen and cut.
5. Paint screen if you wish to help it blend in with your building.
6. Attach screen securely.

The wire mesh is heavy duty and comes in flat squares. If you remove your vent cover, fasten the mesh over the existing hole, and then re-attach the actual vinyl or metal cover over the screened hole, this should be sufficient to deny entry to any bird smaller than a pterodactyl.

 

[zoomer]

Gable vents should be screened before you have a problem. Ideally, the screen should be placed on the outside of the vent to protect the slats and mosquito netting. (If you place the screen behind the mosquito netting, the animal can destroy your slats and the mosquito netting leaving you with a damaged home and allow insects to enter your attic).

1/4-inch wire hardware cloth is suggested as this will prevent bat entry as well.
Vinyl vent. Photo by Stephen Vantasselscreened vinyl vent. Photo by Stephen Vantassel Screening Tips

1. Use 1/4'' hardware cloth. This will exclude bats too.
2. Paint screen before installation to help it blend into your building.
3. Fasten it securely.

For Diagonal Gable Vents

1. Cut a square piece that is at least two inches longer and wider than the vent you wish to cover.
2. Place the screen over the base of the triangle-secure with staples (BE CAREFUL ON THE LADDER!!!!)
3. Use a black marker to draw the sides leaving at least a one inch extra.
4. Remove screen and cut.
5. Paint screen if you wish to help it blend in with your building.
6. Attach screen securely.

The wire mesh is heavy duty and comes in flat squares. If you remove your vent cover, fasten the mesh over the existing hole, and then re-attach the actual vinyl or metal cover over the screened hole, this should be sufficient to deny entry to any bird smaller than a pterodactyl.

I am trying to picture the look of your vent. The pest contol companies generally cut a screen to the shape of your fan, louvers and all. Literally covering your existing louvre/fan combo with metal screening .

 

[The Joker]

Good thread! :0corn

 

[vinnie]

Smurf ! Likes Birds :shrug:

 

[gardenweasel]

I am trying to picture the look of your vent. The pest contol companies generally cut a screen to the shape of your fan, louvers and all. Literally covering your existing louvre/fan combo with metal screening .

similar to what you`re showing....with an aesthetic white pvc cover that matches the corners of the the house(gray siding with white contrast)...

 

[vinnie]

Bird causes power outage :sadwave:

Power outages in Gorham, Walker and Russell last night were caused by a bird flying into the Gorham substation.

Bob Helm, Midwest Energy director of corporate communications, said homes were without power for approximately four hours.

After finding the bird in the substation, linemen discovered a switch that needed to be repaired.

Power was restored to residents around 11:30 p.m.