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    Can I replace the Whirlybird Turbine Vent on the Roof with something else?

    Thank you everyone for all of your help. I am going to talk to some roofers and see what they have. thank you!!!
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    Can I replace the Whirlybird Turbine Vent on the Roof with something else?

    Hi nealtw, I guess you can see why I would be a bit confused here. I am finally learning what the soffits do in relationship to the turbine. You have stated exactly what I am trying to resolve. There has to be a vent I can use that I do not have to remove constantly. We do not have to seal up...
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    Can I replace the Whirlybird Turbine Vent on the Roof with something else?

    Hello Gatorfan! I have about 40 maybe more soffit vents (they are metal round openings with grated slots to let the air in)around the outside edge of the house going all around the roof a few inches inward from the fachia board area. Knowing nothing about attics and roofs, I wonder what they...
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    Can I replace the Whirlybird Turbine Vent on the Roof with something else?

    Thanks for your responses! I know that during a hurricane I have to take the whirlybirds off the roof and cover the opening. But removing them at the first sign of a storm, putting them back up three days later, removing them during the next scare, putting them back up a few days later is...
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    Can I replace the Whirlybird Turbine Vent on the Roof with something else?

    I have two large WhirlyBird Turbine vents on my roof. I live in South Florida. I understand they are there for energy purposes to pull the hot air out of my attic and cut down on the electric bill. But, living in a hurricane area, I would like to find out if I can take them off for hurricane...
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