3 steps on how to remove & ins
Today, the importance of using foundation vents can’t be overstated. These materials are effective not only to enable outside air to evenly circulate under your home’s floor during the summer months. In addition, they indirectly help to prevent crawl space moisture, which could encourage the growth of molds and mildew in your home.
To enjoy the best of your vents, it’s often advisable to follow the best practices when replacing and installing them. As you continue reading, you’ll discover 3 steps on how to replace your Vanity Vents crawl space vents the right way.
3 steps on how to remove & install your foundation vents
Step 1: How to remove existing vents?
This first step focuses on how to remove your existing foundation vents (DIY). For this step, you need to first get the necessary materials ready for this operation.
Some of the materials you need include:
- Hammer
- Wire brush
- Chisel
Once you have the above materials, you can proceed to remove your existing foundation vents using the following tips:
- First, you need to check and be sure the vents don’t have any mortals holding them in place. For loose vents, all you need is to pull them out of their holes.
- If mortared in, however, you need to get your hammer & cold chisel and chip away the mortar from the hole area. After that, you should be able to remove the existing foundation vents from the hole.
- Next, you need to get your wire brush and remove any trace of the existing mortar from the hole.
Step 2: Installing new vents
Now is the time to install new foundation vents in your home. To do this, you need the right installation materials:
- Trowel and bucket
- Quick-drying mortar
- Water
Once you have the necessary materials, you can continue with the installation process, as stated below:
- First, you need to mix your quick-drying mortar and water, accordingly. You can check the mortar bag for guidelines regarding how to mix the product.
- Now, use your trowel to apply a small amount of the mortar to the inside area of the vents hole. Speaking of thickness; you should consider achieving about 1/4-inch thickness.
- After that, you should get your new foundation vent and install it into the hole. You need to be extra careful during this process. Once you’re done positioning the vent, you should use your trowel to apply mixed mortar to the outside area of the vent hole. This time around, you should consider achieving a mortar thickness of around 1/2 inch.
Step 3: Hire a professional contractor
The do-It-Yourself method of replacing and installing a new foundation vent in your home is great. However, it also has its drawbacks.
- First, it requires you to have enough experience in how to install crawl space or foundation vents, the right way. Without enough expertise, you might end up digging into the foundation when removing the existing vent.
- How do you choose the right foundation vent to replace the old one? This is another reason why it makes sense to hire a reliable and professional contractor, such as Vanity Vents.
- Time is another factor to consider. Do you have enough time to DIY? Why not convert your time into something more profitable while Vanity Vents help you out with the installation project?
Interestingly, you won’t have to empty your pocket to enjoy the best crawl space vents installation from Vanity Vents. You can learn more about how our foundation vents installation works.
