Hello Tim!
We have a turbine vent on the roof that has become very noisy. I wonder if it would do any damage to the attic by simply screwing in the turbine so it doesn't move and in that way we will avoid any further noise. We are retired citizens on a limited income and looking for the cheapest way to fix the problem.
Any help you can give us on this would be appreciated.
Thank You!
Elaine L.
Cornwall, Ontario
Canada
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Elaine,
Stop! If you immobilize the turbine, it will surely leak. Turbine vents are fantastic ventilation devices and the spinning motion during the gentlest rain shower expels the water drops that hit the turbine blades. The fins are not only designed to push air out of the vent, but they also push the water as well.
You can buy a superb turbine for approximately $50 US and it would take an experienced roofer approximately 30 minutes or less to switch out your existing one with the new one. You might be surprised how affordable it can be. Plus, you will not hear any more squeaking.
Tim Carter
www.askthebuilder.com
W3ATB