How to install a Whirlybird roof vent on a METAL roof | DIY

How to install a Whirlybird roof vent on a metal roof. This particular whirlybird is a Bastion 300mm Aluminium Mill Roof Vent, $69 from Bunnings, but the process for other brands would be similar if not the exact same.
Tools needed:
Drill or impact driver
Tek screws (or use the supplied screws)
Pencil or marker
Tin snips (left or right)
Roof silicone
Caulking gun
Level
Rag or baby wipes (or use finger)
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Project Lex assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Project Lex.

[@johnnybooyy4261]

Great video. A mate of mine does roofs & installs these if the customer wants. He buys the bastion vents from Bunnings & hits them with a can of spray paint (misting spray) pre install & then if necessary again when installed. You can’t tell it wasn’t bought coloured from a few metres away, let alone the ground. Saves $100 per vent

[@projectlex]

Thanks. Yeah nice, they are great for the price

[@paniadunn2043]

So easy to follow! Thank you! 😊

[@projectlex]

😁😁😁

[@robertotis5173]

Don’t silicon all the bottom in order to leave a drainage hole.

[@royvincentniepes3734]

man this is the easiest guide to follow! thank you!

[@projectlex]

You’re welcome, have fun with the install

[@edithdunn5328]

So helpful! Thank you 😊

[@projectlex]

Thanks. Stay tuned, more to come

[@jeoffer]

Great instructional video. 👍
Subscribed.

[@projectlex]

Thank you, much appreciated. That was my first video so hopefully I’ve somewhat improved since then haha

[@studentrajvir6970]

God Bless You Brother

[@projectlex]

Happy to help

[@juanlalvarez254]

Thank you thank you 🙏

[@projectlex]

You’re very welcome

[@bentot45]

Best tutorial is the simplest, what you did was perfect. Thanks for sharing.

[@projectlex]

Was my first ever video so a bit clunky. But thanks, appreciate it.

[@Cozcacuauhtli]

THANKS

[@projectlex]

You’re welcome

[@tinyhousediybuild3599]

Thank you so much for sharing. Very well done. Much appreciated. I had been wetting my pants about installing these on a tiny house, however with your demo thinking it will be a piece of cake.

[@projectlex]

You’re welcome & good luck with the install.

[@user-nu3wn7oc3i]

Nice am from the Phillipines

[@projectlex]

Great stuff 👍

[@RevisionTrickzZ]

Not sure why you had to go underneath to fit the actual whirlybird vent ? Got it to the adjustable shaft then fit shaft with screws ?

[@leekellyplayle4140]

Great easy to follow video 👍 Would this type of vent be sufficient to install on a flat tin roof which is on a small room at the side of our house, which we use as a utility room here in england

[@projectlex]

Thank you. Yes definitely can install on a flat roof

[@mrspeaker2926]

Borat installs Whirlybird. And there's my wiife.

[@projectlex]

Hi, my name a Borat. Very nice!

[@MrArvin0306]

does water gets inside if there is like hurricane or typhoon, rain together with fast wind?

[@projectlex]

Hi Arvin. Don’t have such severe weather events like that where I live. Do get heavy rain & wind & had no issues.

[@tariq_al_fahim170]

The borat impression tho😂

[@projectlex]

😂🤣

[@ianrusseladem6752]

Hi, I would like to ask a question. I already installed 1 Whirlybird. And planning to install a ceiling exhaust fan. My question is, since I already have a whirlybird at the top of our roof, is it still necessary to add a separate duct for the exhaust fan? Or is it ok to just let the whirlybird suck the hot air from the exhaust fan?

[@projectlex]

Hi Ian. Yes require a separate duct

[@ianrusseladem6752]

@@projectlex Thank you

[@projectlex]

@@ianrusseladem6752 no problem

[@douglassteger8585]

Attic fan installation

[@shalashaska9701]

Is this hard to maintain? Does it need to be lubricated at some point to keep on spinning and will small leaves enter? Im thinking of installing one but worried about water seeping and leaves entering

[@projectlex]

The design is such that water & leaves are prevented from getting through the fins and into the turbine itself, regardless of whether it is a windy day, or the rain is heavy or light. No lubricant required unless it stops spinning when there’s wind

[@trevorgillett6185]

So how do you get to the part needing lubricant? Pull it all apart ?

[@vin82515]

Yeh boiiii time to cut holes in my roof 🤣

[@projectlex]

Yeahhh!

[@periodofpeace]

What will happen during rainy day?

[@projectlex]

The design is such that water is prevented from getting through the fins and into the turbine itself, regardless of whether it is a windy day, or the rain is heavy or light.

[@SK8ERguy1995]

How many hours did this take you to install from start to finish?

[@projectlex]

Was 2 years ago sorry I can’t recall. Also when I’m filming it takes a lot longer than normal.

[@pablitopanes4872]

Wouldn't rain get through the vanes?

[@projectlex]

No, the design prevents that

[@WanLobey]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@projectlex]

😃😀😀😀

[@sadanand6050]

Cost of this producr

[@projectlex]

Hi, the details are in the video description

[@CuzzinCoo]

The sound of the drill vibrated my skeleton 🫨😅

[@projectlex]

Sorry mate, first video & had no idea how to edit them… still not the greatest lol

[@CuzzinCoo]

All good. THX for the help 👍🏾@@projectlex