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: Offers the look of detailed wood without the maintenance. The Ekena Millwork Round Urethane Vent Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

: Durable and often the most affordable functional option. The Gibraltar Building Products Steel Vent is a standard exhaust choice for garages and pole barns. 3. Sizing and Performance

Buying gable vents is a choice between improving your home's or its architectural character . These vents are installed at the peaks of your roof (the gables) to allow hot air and moisture to escape your attic. 1. Functional vs. Decorative Vents buy gable vents

Before you buy, decide if you need the vent to actually move air or just look good.

: Best for historic or rustic homes. The Ekena Millwork Western Red Cedar Vent Go to product viewer dialog for this item. : Offers the look of detailed wood without the maintenance

: The most popular choice for modern homes. Brands like Builders Edge offer Vinyl Rectangle Vents at Lowe's that are rot-resistant and come in various colors to match siding. Urethane / Polyurethane

: This is the actual open space air can pass through. A 14"x24" metal vent typically provides about 147 sq. in. of NFA. Powered Options : For extreme heat, you can buy a QuietCool Smart Gable Attic Fan Go to product viewer dialog for this item. which mounts behind your vent and pulls air out actively. 4. Comparison Table Product Type Brand Example Price (Approx.) Metal Functional Gibraltar Building Products Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Budget/Standard Utility Vinyl Functional Builders Edge Low Maintenance/Siding Match Urethane Round Ekena Millwork Decorative Detail Rustic Wood Ekena (Cedar) Authentic Historic Look Smart Powered QuietCool Fan High-Heat Attic Cooling The Gibraltar Building Products Steel Vent is a

at Home Depot is lightweight, insect-resistant, and comes primed for painting.