Buying Guide
Information You'll Need To Know
What area is to be lighted?
(This will determine which unit will be needed.)
10" - up to 150 sq. ft.
14" - up to 250 sq. ft.
What is the roof type (shingle, tile, flat)?
(This will determine which flashing to include.)
Is there attic access?
(You cannot install lighted or vented units without attic access.)
What is the attic height (distance from roof hole to ceiling hole)?
(You will need to know this to determine how many extension tubes are needed. Please refer to reference guide below.)
EXTENSION REFERENCE GUIDE
Combination of 16" and 24" extensions:
Attic Height
1
Additional Ext.
Tubes Needed
up to 43"
57"
65"
79"
87"
101"
109"
123"
131"
145"
none
2
(1) 16"
(1) 24"
(1) 16" and (1) 24"
(2) 24"
(2) 24" (and (1) 16"
(3) 24"
(3) 24" and (1) 16"
(4) 24"
(4) 24" and (1) 16"
1
Distance is measured from ceiling hole to roof hole at the center of a 10" opening. (Substract 2" if installing add-on ventilated kits).
2
Standard single pack kits include enough tubing to complete an install up to 43".
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