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    Mar 23, 2009, 01:58 PM
    Gable vs Roof vents
    I have a house without soffit or ridge vents. I do have gable vents. Attic is way too hot anytime but winter. What is the best way to vent the attic? I haven't been able to find an answer without having soffit vents as a given.
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    Mar 23, 2009, 02:02 PM

    You can install a thermostaically operated exhaust roof vent Attic Power Vent - Attic Ventilation Problem Solution? or NOT I have seen but not installed some solar units currentl in the market. http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/vide...047003,00.html
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    Mar 23, 2009, 07:49 PM

    Is this an old Victorian or an old rancher? Either or it would be best with soffit vents as you found out. If that can't be accomplished by using a hole saw and pop in the round vents with screens in them that are made for that, then gable vents in conjunction with a ridge vent would improve things. Also Bal1 gave a couple of good options here. And some systems are a bit unsightly. It's a trade off hear.

    What type of house is this and height?

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