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The gable vent that opens like a door
Our aluminum hinged gable vent gives you easy attic access from outside, with no ceiling hatch and no crawling through a closet. Closed, it looks like a regular gable vent. Open, it swings wide for inspections, insulation and HVAC work.
In stock from $279 · custom sizes in about 2 weeks
- Pre-hung, ready to install
- White & paintable ship in 2–3 days
- Made in Idaho Falls, USA
Why contractors and homeowners choose it
Ventilation and an attic access door in one part, with nothing extra to frame or trim.
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Attic access from outside
Swing it open from a ladder to check insulation, look for pests or leaks, or reach fans, air handlers and AC units, without cutting a hatch indoors.
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Pre-hung with a nail fin
Arrives hung in its frame. The standard nail fin mounts on the outside wall over the rough opening, and siding, trim, stone or stucco goes right over the fin.
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Locks with no visible latch
An exterior locking screw keeps the door shut, so there are no exposed latches or padlocks spoiling the look of your gable.
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Venting or non-venting
Venting models are fully screened on the back to keep bugs out. Non-venting models have a sealed back for a door that is access only.
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Sheds wind-driven rain
High-dam louvers resist and deflect wind-driven rain and snow.
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Aluminum that lasts
Durable aluminum with a maintenance-free baked enamel finish in 24 colors. Rinse it with water now and then and that's it.
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Aluminum Hinged Gable Vent
Sizes are the door/vent size. The frame and nail fin extend 2" beyond it all the way around.
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- 100% American made in Idaho Falls, Idaho. We ship to all 50 states.
In-stock sizes at a glance
The size you order is the door/vent opening. Add 4" to each dimension for the outside of the frame and nail fin.
| Door / vent size | Overall with nail fin | Price | Order |
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In-stock sizes come in white or paintable. For any other size, the hinged octagon or hinged doghouse, or any of our 24 colors, get an instant price. Those are made to order in about 2 weeks.
Installation
Goes in like a window
- Measure the gable opening. Choose a door size to fit. The frame and nail fin add 2" on every side, and the vent projects about 1½" out from the wall.
- Caulk under the nail fin. Run a bead of weatherproof caulk on the back of the fin.
- Fasten the fin over the rough opening. Set it level and nail or screw through the fin.
- Flash it. The nail fin alone is not flashing. Put L flashing or window/door flashing tape over the top of the nail fin and frame.
- Finish around it. Siding, trim, stone or stucco goes over the nail fin for a clean, built-in look.
Questions on the job site? Call or text 208-589-4020. See all mounting options & specs.
Watch the hinged gable vent open and close.
Specs
| Material | Aluminum, baked enamel finish |
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| Louvers | High-dam design that resists wind-driven rain and snow |
| Venting | Venting: fully screened on the back. Non-venting: sealed back. |
| Mounting | Standard nail fin, mounts over the rough opening |
| Frame | Frame and nail fin extend 2" beyond the door size on all sides |
| Lock | Exterior locking screw, no visible latch |
| Colors | White and paintable in stock; 22 more made to order (color chart) |
| Shapes | Rectangle and square; octagon and doghouse also available hinged |
| Made in | Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA |
Option
Wildfire rear cover
Add a slide-in aluminum rear cover to help protect the attic opening during wildfire season. It slides out when it is not needed, so you keep your ventilation the rest of the year.
Call 208-589-4020 to add a fire cover to your order.
Hinged gable vent questions
What does the size refer to?
The size is the door/vent itself. The frame and nail fin extend 2" beyond that on all four sides, so a 24" × 36" vent is 28" × 40" overall.
How does it stay closed?
An exterior locking screw holds the door shut. There are no exposed latches or locks, so it looks like a regular gable vent from the street.
Should I get venting or non-venting?
Choose venting if you want airflow through the attic. It is fully screened on the back to keep insects out. Choose non-venting if you only need an access door; the back is sealed. Both are the same price.
How fast will it ship?
In-stock sizes in white or paintable usually ship in 2–3 business days. Other sizes, other colors and hinged octagons or doghouses are made to order in about 2 weeks.
Can I get a custom size or color?
Yes. We build hinged gable vents in any size and in all 24 of our colors, and octagon and doghouse shapes can be hinged too. Get an instant price or call 208-589-4020.
Can I paint it?
Yes. Order the paintable finish and paint it to match your house. Or order one of our baked enamel colors and skip painting altogether.
Need a size that isn't listed?
We make hinged gable vents to fit any opening. Enter your size and get a price right away, or talk to us.