What Is a Gable Vent?
- Gable Vent
A gable vent is typically found on the end of a house, over the garage. A gable is the portion of a house that comes to a peak. Many homes will have multiple gables and some have multiple gable vents. - A gable vent comes in different sizes and shapes, depending on the builder and the design of the home.
- The gable vents found on the average home are made out of wood and have screen wire backing.
- A gable vent is designed to allow hot air to escape from the attic. Attics become extremely hot in the summer and a way is needed for that air to escape.
- Without gable vents, attics are a potential source for fires if there is no way for constant extreme heat to escape.
Location
Features
Materials
Function
Potential
Source...