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    rowlandmarshall Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 20, 2013, 07:58 AM
    How do I stop snow that is coming in the attic side vents
    Snow is coming in through the attic side vents how do I stop this without covering up the vent
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    Mar 20, 2013, 09:17 AM
    Window screeen should do it... stapled or glued on the inside... I'm assuming there isn't something like that there already...
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    Mar 20, 2013, 12:11 PM
    Is it possible the vents are the wrong type?

    The slats usually extend past the top and bottom edge by about 3/4''. This would help keep snow out.

    Chuck
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