While the attic was getting reinsulated, I added a solar-powered attic vent fan to pull hot air out and keep the new insulation working the way it should. Same trip up the ladder, I set a new chimney cap to stop water and critters from getting in. Had a helper on the roof and one of my sons feeding parts up from below.
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During Cutting in the powered attic vent through the shingles. Picked a fall day so the roof wasn't roasting.
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After Solar-powered vent fan set and flashed in. No wiring to run, and it pulls heat all summer for free.
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During Hauling the new chimney cap up the ladder while my helper got set on the roof.
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During Setting the chimney cap with the helper up top and my son passing tools from below.
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