This video demonstrates the installation of a whirlybird roof ventilator on a trimdek metal roof.
How to install a whirlybird on a metal roof.
Remove the fasteners holding the ridge cap in the positions you are to.
Then line it up carefully.
Most homeowners prefer installing the whirlybird on the side of the roof that is out of sight.
How to install a whirlybird on a metal roof.
Below is the equipment needed to do the whirlybird installation.
Fasten the collar and flashing panel on the roof.
Step 4 install the flashing panel.
Push the base plates in under the ridge cap.
Step 2 mark the position.
Step 3 cut the hole.
They should be placed at 5 7 and 12 clock positions.
Having defined precisely where the centre of each whirlybird should be you can drill a single hole in the roof sheet at the centre point of each whirlybird.
Place the whirlybird so that it overlaps the ridge cap.
There are metal straps and screws provided for the fastening of the collar and flashing panel on to the roof.
Use the actual whirlybird to trace out the circular perimeter of the whirlybird cylinder to further confirm that your centre point is accurate.
Remove any teks from the ridge cap.
Step 5 install the.
Make a hole and circle using snips.
Use the whirlybird base as a template and mark a circle.
Step 1 identify the ideal location.
How to install a whirlybird on a metal roof.