The fact that they are an open access to insects is a good point. I would suggest placing a screen over the opening on the attic side of the turbine. If it is a quality turbine, it is free to operate (no electricity) and no motor to jam or burn out in a couple of years.
--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, R Bynum <bynumo2000@...> wrote:
>
> Everyone has an opinion, and I am no different. I don't care for the
> roof turbines at all.
> I would just as soon leave an open hole in my roof as have a turbine.
> Yes, the high quality ones
> are a far better solution the the open hole, but sooner or later it will
> fail and let rain in. Not to
> mention an open pathway for a termite swarm to gain access. A power
> exhaust with a screen
> is a far better ventilation option (IMHO).
>
> Rich B
> SE Texas (temporarily in NE PA working
>
> On 5/27/2012 11:56 AM, Joy Rex wrote:
> > I bought a never-installed galvanized whirlybird turbine at the
> > Habitat ReStore. It seems to be a good one; nice thickness, spins
> > easily and is completely silent.
> >
> > Took me a couple of years to get over my fear of cutting a hole in
> > the roof, but I'm ready to do it. Looks like it'll be hotter than
> > ever this summer here in Texas...
> >
> > Picture under jmr
> >
> > If I spray some WD-40 on it, should I be able to twist it to get it
> > at the right angle for my roof, or do I need to take it apart
> > or ... ?? It looks to me like they just stuck it together (one
> > website suggested they come new un-assembled), didn't put any screws
> > in to hold it.
> >
> > thanks
> >
> >
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