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12-in x 18-in Paintable Rectangle Vinyl Gable Louver Vent

Ratings & Reviews for Builders Edge 12-in x 18-in Paintable Rectangle Vinyl Gable Louver Vent

4.3
102
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 4.3 out of 5
102 Reviews


84% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The gable vent appears to be a well-made product that is generally easy to install and provides effective ventilation. Many customers were satisfied with its sturdy construction and attractive appearance, noting that it integrated well with their home's siding. However, a few customers reported receiving damaged units or encountering issues with the installation instructions and insect screen quality. While the majority found the vent to be functional, a couple felt it was more decorative than practical in terms of air flow.

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102 Customer Reviews

Solid product

Would Recommend

Easy to install looks great and very solid also an excellent price by comparison to similar products

October 26, 2018
From 22-in x 22-in Wicker Octagon Vinyl Gable Louver Vent Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Paintable Octagon Gable Vent

Would Recommend

This product came in quickly and upon inspection I found it to be great quality and just the right detail for my custom garden sheds! Will send a photo when sheds are delivered.

October 3, 2018
From 18-in x 18-in Paintable Octagon Vinyl Gable Louver Vent Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Opening Size

Would Recommend

Your product description cites a 9 X 9 rough opening area. The vent opening is based upon the snap-on cover being used as a template. Change your description sop the prospective buyers have a better idea as to how to install the vent.

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Rectangular Vinyl Gable Vent 20 x 30

Would Not Recommend

I ordered vent from Lowes that had dimension described as 24" x 30" . After a week of waiting for the special order, It arrived in the wrong size (20 x30). The Lowes assoc spoke with the vender (Builders Edge) and learned that the 24 x 30 size gable vent was no longer available and was replaced with 20 x 30. Vender had not alerted Lowes to the change, because on Lowes website the 24 x 30 model appears to be available as a special order item. I have an opening in my gable/attic access that is 24"...

November 27, 2015
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Good Vent

Would Recommend

This vent is good for the money. It went in with ease. I have ordered another one for the other end of my house based on this one. I would recommend >

November 9, 2015
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Very sturdy, easy install.

Would Recommend

Ordered on line for store pickup, arrived long before estimated pickup date.

May 18, 2013
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Mold Gable Vent

Would Recommend

Product was as expected and the color was as described. Glad we made the purchase.

January 15, 2013
From 20-in x 30-in Tan Rectangle Vinyl Gable Louver Vent Verified Purchaser
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22" x 34" Almond Vinyl Half Round Gable Vent

Would Not Recommend

I purchased two last year to use with Hardie Shingles and they worked perfect and looked great.

October 8, 2012
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READ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BUYING

Would Recommend

Vent is great. But the description of the product and its installation is poorly written. Have a 14 year old house that I Installed the vent in the gable above the garage. The way the description made it sound you could install in on an existing surface, not one you are going to put on after the vent is installed. Luckily I had easy access to behind the composite panels in the attic and the know how to get the job done. If the gable would have been bricked I would have sent the vent back for my ...

August 7, 2012
From 16-in x 20-in Paintable Octagon Vinyl Gable Louver Vent Verified Purchaser
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Easy install

Would Recommend

Vent was an easy install, was a special order - received damaged in shipping - made work anyway, alittle confused with painting of vent - box that it came in reads DO NOT PAINT - instructions in box read - THIS PRODUCT MUST BE PAINTED - go figure !

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Good quality, high wind design

Would Recommend

I've installed this now on 4 different houses and it's easy to install. The only hard part is finding long enough roofing nails to hold it down . The design allows for good air flow over others I've seen. It stands a full inch tall. It has wind channels which keep water out in a driving rain. There's a open cell membrane to keep even the smallest insects out too. I looked at several designs before picking this one. It comes in a 4' sections that have a male and female connection to help make the...

October 31, 2011
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Top Gable vent with Rounded top

Would Recommend

I ordered these for the gables in my addition and am pleased with the look. The construction guys didn't seem to have too much problem putting them in..... so far so good. I would recommend them at least at this point.

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Worked well. Easy to paint.

Would Recommend

Does not fit over existing siding very well. Use lots of caulk to fill gaps. Looks fine after placing the snap-on trim. Paintable, so just matched the house.

August 16, 2011
From Verified Purchaser
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Vent looks good; some modification needed

Would Recommend

The vent was easy to install from the exterior and looks good. However, this vent had flat black plastic strips/ribbing added between the fabric screening and the vent louvers. I think they were meant to block the view into the attic when looking from street level, but unfortunately they would also block air movement through the vent since they covered about 1/2 of the total opening area. I had to rip out the fabric screening to remove the plastic strips and replace the screen. I wanted to repla...

July 7, 2011
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Response from BuildersEdgeSupport

We are pleased to hear that the gable vent worked well for your application. The “black strips” on the back side of the gable vent is the baffle syst...

BuildersEdgeSupportMarch 19, 2014

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