{"title":"Aluminum Gable Vents \u0026 Exterior Louvers | AirGrilles - old","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs about gable vents \u0026amp; exterior louvers\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow do I measure for a gable or wall vent?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasure the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewall opening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (the rough opening cut in the framing or siding). Order to that opening size; the vent's listed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eouter dimension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes the mounting flange that overlaps the opening. Both numbers are on every product so you can confirm before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhy aluminum instead of steel for exterior vents?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutdoors, painted steel eventually rusts and streaks the siding. Aluminum stays rust-proof and color-stable through sun, rain, and freeze-thaw, so the vent keeps looking right for years with no maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow big should an attic gable vent be?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA common building rule of thumb is roughly 1 square foot of net free vent area per 150–300 square feet of attic floor, split between intake and exhaust. Use your local code and attic size to confirm the total free area you need, then choose vent sizes that add up to it. [General guidance — confirm against local code.]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDo these keep out rain and pests?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes — the louvered blades shed rain and the built-in screening blocks insects and debris while still letting the attic breathe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIs bulk pricing available for builders?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Bulk tiers apply automatically, useful when screening a full elevation or a run of units, with US stock shipping same day on orders by 11AM ET.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/airgrilles.com\/collections\/exterior-louvers-old.oembed","provider":"AirGrilles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}