Bob of Bob, Bob and Bob. Thank you for the OSHA/Firefighter's data on ladder safety. I never go 32 feet on my extension ladder, but the three points of contact rule of ladder safety was very important to highlight. Thank you so much for that education as well as the importance of the caulk around the edge of the gable vent. Regards, Leslie
Thanks for video and the PSA about ladder safety. We had 80 MPH winds and the gable vent on south side of my house blew out. I will take all precautions when attempting repair
Do you know what I do? I use a putty knife. I stuck it between the framing and the vent to locate the fasteners. Then I set the blade on the screw/nail and I hit it with my hammer (to break it). Or I'll remove the louvers and go from there. Sometimes the trim will come off, with exposes the fasteners
Awesome video very informative. How do you take the cover off the gable? I got the same one from Lowe's and can't remove the cover. Instructions say start on bottom edge and remove lock on cover. I don't see a lock or anywhere to pry it open
Drip edge looks so ugly lol. I just j channel the whole square and use protecto wrap behind and around it all, then silicone caulk the small gap around the vent that sits inside the j channel. I never use drip edge at all anymore unless above a door with trim on top
Hey Bob l have 18x24 gable vents that need replacement. Could l substitute with replacement windows instead of new vents. Thanks Neil. Retired NYC Firefighter
Just go up in your attic and measure the existing vent. Now hopefully you have a little wiggle room between your vent and the studs. Order a new PVC gable vent that is slightly larger. Place the new gable vent over your cedar shakes and trace around the nail fin. Take an oscillating tool and cut on your line. Then nail the new gable vent to the sheathing. Cover the nail fin with your building paper. Run a bead of caulk around the entire vent and then install 5/4 window casing to cover the nail fan and meet with your cedar shake.
There are straps that connect to the ladder and to gutters, some people use rubber bungee cords just to ensure the ladder don’t slide horizontally and there are always harnesses you could attach in specific cases depending on where your working. Cheers Bob
@@BobsHomeServicesLLC my 320 pound ass ain't getting held up by a gutter! 🤣😂🤣, I do want to get those feet stabilizers you got there for my ladder, are those special, or do you recommend any other types?
Yes, except. What you should do is make the vent center, cut the siding square, make it equal so the vent fits center, adding 1/16 on each side for j channel to fit. You need to get some flashing tape it’s the 9 inch wide one protecto wrap at the Home Depot, the j channel is a big long 1/2 pvc j channel in the wood depot also, you’ll probably have to make the frame to match the new vent with some 2x4 or plywood, mount the vent, flash tape it starting at the bottom and overhang the sides.. then you flash tape the sides and overlap the bottom and extend up above it.. then you flash tape the top so it over hangs the side pieces.. that way no water gets in.. this guy just put a little bead of caulk… that’s the fast way, then you mount your j channel in.. if you really want to know how to do this fully, msg me back and I’ll email or text ya dude
14:13 The siding was cut correctly around the original vent, your replacement doesn’t fit the siding. Your caulk might fill the gaps, but it looks like 💩
Were you attempting to distract from the fact you don't know what you're doing installing a gable vent with the tedious ladder safety briefing? The vent you installed is too small for the pre-existing hole cut in the siding. You either replace the siding to close that enormous gap or you get a vent larger than the pre-existing hole. Then you cut the siding to accommodate the new larger vent.
@@BobsHomeServicesLLC So that would make the angle be one quarter of the length of the ladder working spa e or whatever? That's isha rough outline I believe if your working within 4 foot then the base of the ladder should be 1 foot off the working surface, if its 6ft it should be 1.5ft, 8ft should be 2ft. I should know I took osha ten twice for two different jobs and osha 30 once lol
That really depends on where you live. The costs across the country vary depending on location. I am close to Philadelphia so the costs of materials are more expensive here.
I just had someone tell me to replace those, an area of my wall will need to come down because it’s attached to a metal plate that’s inside the wall! That’s ridiculous to have to do all this!
@@timgrey1239 this may be a shocker for you but people can price their labor and services at whatever tf they want. it's a free market. don't like the price go find someone cheaper or do it yourself.
@@timgrey1239 Just because the videos is 17 minutes doesn’t mean it took him that long for one vent. How about the time to source the vents and other supplies needed, time to drive to the job site, set up, etc. People who complain about the price are always the ones who are the pickiest and hardly ever happy with a completed job.
You know I'm up here on my roof trying to look up how to take one of these vents off and I get to this video it's 16 minutes long and has all kinds of stupid music. Lol someone's send me the link that's 30 seconds long that shows you the three or four steps you need to do
Hard to watch when you are looking for gable vent replacement and you have to listen to loud music and a lesson on latter safety. And no explanation on what is going on with the task
NO, I am not responsible for anything YOU or anyone else does that they learn from my videos. You assume all risks and responsibilities. I think if you feel that way you should hire someone to do it for you.
Great video! I decided to get the right tool for the job from my toolbox after watching this. It's called a checkbook!
Hard to tell what's even going on, camera is all over the place
Bob of Bob, Bob and Bob. Thank you for the OSHA/Firefighter's data on ladder safety. I never go 32 feet on my extension ladder, but the three points of contact rule of ladder safety was very important to highlight. Thank you so much for that education as well as the importance of the caulk around the edge of the gable vent. Regards, Leslie
Thanks for video and the PSA about ladder safety. We had 80 MPH winds and the gable vent on south side of my house blew out. I will take all precautions when attempting repair
Thank you for including the important information regarding OSHA, as well as ladder safety. 😊
Happy you enjoyed it
This information was so helpful and eye opening regardless of what project is being performed. Thank you Bob!
@@BobsHomeServicesLLC What would you charge to do 2 vents like this?
Do you know what I do? I use a putty knife. I stuck it between the framing and the vent to locate the fasteners. Then I set the blade on the screw/nail and I hit it with my hammer (to break it). Or I'll remove the louvers and go from there. Sometimes the trim will come off, with exposes the fasteners
Awesome video very informative. How do you take the cover off the gable? I got the same one from Lowe's and can't remove the cover. Instructions say start on bottom edge and remove lock on cover. I don't see a lock or anywhere to pry it open
Did you figure it out? I can’t get mine off either.
Ladder safety = A, installation = F. Drip edge/J-channel? Using caulk on vinyl siding?
Drip edge looks so ugly lol. I just j channel the whole square and use protecto wrap behind and around it all, then silicone caulk the small gap around the vent that sits inside the j channel. I never use drip edge at all anymore unless above a door with trim on top
Hey Bob l have 18x24 gable vents that need replacement. Could l substitute with replacement windows instead of new vents. Thanks Neil. Retired NYC Firefighter
If we wanted to hear about ladder safety we would’ve searched for it, we’re interested in how to vent an attic.
Do we need the background music?
Nice video Bob, that's something I won't do is work off an extension ladders anymore.
Yeah I’m slowly moving away from it. I’m 52 now and growing older tends to make you self aware LOL
Thanks for this video. It was very helpful!
Glad I could help. Another option is to build one over the siding and old vent but you would need carpentry skills for that.
Great video! Would love to see one on how to change a wooden gable vent on a house with cedar shakes if you get the opportunity. Thx!
Unfortunately i don’t work with cedar shakes all that often. Send me s photo and I’ll try to help you out.
Just go up in your attic and measure the existing vent. Now hopefully you have a little wiggle room between your vent and the studs. Order a new PVC gable vent that is slightly larger. Place the new gable vent over your cedar shakes and trace around the nail fin. Take an oscillating tool and cut on your line. Then nail the new gable vent to the sheathing. Cover the nail fin with your building paper. Run a bead of caulk around the entire vent and then install 5/4 window casing to cover the nail fan and meet with your cedar shake.
@@ericstrasser1374Thank you!
This video it’s a saver.Thats exactly what I need can’t find anyone! I live near Deptford NJ please let me know if you know someone good as you.
How would you anchor yourself to the house is the question lol?
There are straps that connect to the ladder and to gutters, some people use rubber bungee cords just to ensure the ladder don’t slide horizontally and there are always harnesses you could attach in specific cases depending on where your working.
Cheers
Bob
@@BobsHomeServicesLLC my 320 pound ass ain't getting held up by a gutter! 🤣😂🤣, I do want to get those feet stabilizers you got there for my ladder, are those special, or do you recommend any other types?
@@BobsHomeServicesLLC but where would you strap yourself in your situation
Lmfaoooooooooo bruh breh im dead 💀💀💀
Big Thanks needed to know how to do this. Most Excellent Thank You Jim
how much did you charge him?
Would you do this if the house had aluminum siding?
Yes, except. What you should do is make the vent center, cut the siding square, make it equal so the vent fits center, adding 1/16 on each side for j channel to fit. You need to get some flashing tape it’s the 9 inch wide one protecto wrap at the Home Depot, the j channel is a big long 1/2 pvc j channel in the wood depot also, you’ll probably have to make the frame to match the new vent with some 2x4 or plywood, mount the vent, flash tape it starting at the bottom and overhang the sides.. then you flash tape the sides and overlap the bottom and extend up above it.. then you flash tape the top so it over hangs the side pieces.. that way no water gets in.. this guy just put a little bead of caulk… that’s the fast way, then you mount your j channel in.. if you really want to know how to do this fully, msg me back and I’ll email or text ya dude
Well, I may have to turn off the sound, that terrible loud music is not a good addition to the video.
Agree, could not continue watching
how did the outside snap into place, thats why i watched this for???????????
14:13 The siding was cut correctly around the original vent, your replacement doesn’t fit the siding. Your caulk might fill the gaps, but it looks like 💩
And no flashing!!!
Were you attempting to distract from the fact you don't know what you're doing installing a gable vent with the tedious ladder safety briefing?
The vent you installed is too small for the pre-existing hole cut in the siding.
You either replace the siding to close that enormous gap or you get a vent larger than the pre-existing hole.
Then you cut the siding to accommodate the new larger vent.
Great video! Thank you so much!
Every 4ft the bottom should be 1 ft out right? I can't remember I don't work off ladders much but I am osha 30 certified
When standing at the base with your toes against the rails, your arms should be extended straight out to grasp the rungs.
@@BobsHomeServicesLLC So that would make the angle be one quarter of the length of the ladder working spa e or whatever? That's isha rough outline I believe if your working within 4 foot then the base of the ladder should be 1 foot off the working surface, if its 6ft it should be 1.5ft, 8ft should be 2ft. I should know I took osha ten twice for two different jobs and osha 30 once lol
@@ML-ks2lj I don’t know how you would calculate 1/4 of the length of the ladder based on where my feet and arms are placed, but okay
@@BobsHomeServicesLLC your way is much easier lol
How about a link to where you bought that gable vent?
Home Depot
How much is the cost for repair
That really depends on where you live. The costs across the country vary depending on location. I am close to Philadelphia so the costs of materials are more expensive here.
You didn't use flashing!!
👍 nice job
I just had someone tell me to replace those, an area of my wall will need to come down because it’s attached to a metal plate that’s inside the wall! That’s ridiculous to have to do all this!
Nice job , I am in your area. How much does this gable vent replacement cost?
Thanks
Jo
If I remember correctly, this job cost the homeowner about $850 give or take.
@@BobsHomeServicesLLC WTF!!!??? $850 for 2 - $75 vents and 30 minutes labor???? You've GOT to be kidding!!
@@timgrey1239 this may be a shocker for you but people can price their labor and services at whatever tf they want. it's a free market. don't like the price go find someone cheaper or do it yourself.
@@timgrey1239 Just because the videos is 17 minutes doesn’t mean it took him that long for one vent. How about the time to source the vents and other supplies needed, time to drive to the job site, set up, etc. People who complain about the price are always the ones who are the pickiest and hardly ever happy with a completed job.
@@elmosoto5327 lmfao. $850 think about what you can do with $850. You must rent
What’s good bob
Part of the installation is cleaning your dirty fingerprints off the siding. I hope you cleaned them off.
You know I'm up here on my roof trying to look up how to take one of these vents off and I get to this video it's 16 minutes long and has all kinds of stupid music. Lol someone's send me the link that's 30 seconds long that shows you the three or four steps you need to do
I thought you almost slipped and said oh sht, but you said OSHA.
Music too loud and distracting!!
Hard to watch when you are looking for gable vent replacement and you have to listen to loud music and a lesson on latter safety. And no explanation on what is going on with the task
Thanks for the informative video. One suggestion: lose the blaring music. It doesn't add to the content.
Yep… I fell over 30 feet from a ladder. The fall was caused by a tool that I purchased just for that job.
The Music is very annoying; while trying to learn something from a professional.
Yes it 10 ft or less. They just don't tell you all the shit them ppl hit there head on or what they was impaled with lol.
Always keep my spare axes and swords under the ladder when I work on roofs
I bet none of the people writing out the OSHA Standards never did home repair. Lousy old maids in pants.
Are you responsible if I follow your video exactly? I think so!
NO, I am not responsible for anything YOU or anyone else does that they learn from my videos. You assume all risks and responsibilities. I think if you feel that way you should hire someone to do it for you.
Your music makes me give this a thumbs down.
can you just make a video without the stupid music and osha nonsense
Cheap plastic construction