Make ventilation holes in the shed - can I handle it?

[Per Eskilsson]

In the summer cottage, we sleep in a "friggebod" that was built in the 80s, which completely lacks ventilation. Now I'm wondering if I can create a ventilation hole myself so that we sleep better.

Can an amateur like me manage something like that? If yes, what tools and materials do I need?

 

[SBH]

Yes. You can handle it. What type of ventilation are you planning to install?

Hole saw, multi-tool saw, jigsaw. Depending on what you want to install.

 

[Robert63]

In our summer cottage, we sleep in a "friggebod" that was built in the 80s and completely lacks ventilation. Now I'm considering if I can make a ventilation hole there myself so we can sleep better.

Can an amateur like me handle something like this? If yes, what tools and materials do I need?

Yes, you can handle it. Buy a drill that is as long as the house is thick (6-8 mm), mark out where the vent should be placed and drill through with the drill. Now you have a good center, then take a hole saw and drill the larger hole, then install the vent. You might also need some sealant. You can buy all the items, including fresh air devices, at Bauhaus or similar stores. Difficulty level 1 out of 10, time 15 minutes.

 

[SBH]

Yes, you can do it. Buy a drill that is as long as the house is thick (6-8 mm), mark where the valve should be placed and drill through with the drill. Now you have a good center, then take a hole saw and drill the larger hole, then install the valve. You might need some sealant as well. You can buy all the items, including the intake vents at, for example, Bauhaus or similar. Difficulty level 1 out of 10, time 15 minutes.

that's a long drill.
it must be the wall's thickness :wow:

 

[Per Eskilsson]

I guess I drill from the inside out?
Should the hole be in the middle or in the corner?

 

[SBH]

I assume I drill from the inside out?
Should the hole be in the middle or in the corner?

I think the holes are more concealed in the corners.
Although there are long hole saws, they may be available for rent.
Otherwise, use a regular hole saw and cut in stages.

 

[olotor]

Try to find a place where there are no studs. Then drill a hole in one corner that is large enough to fit a jigsaw blade. Then saw the hole you need. Therefore, remove the insulation and drill a corresponding hole on the outside and use the jigsaw from the outside.
If it's a log structure, of course there will be a bit more to remove.

 

[Ellenkaramellen]

In our summer cabin, we sleep in a garden shed built in the 80s that completely lacks ventilation. I'm now considering if I can make a ventilation hole myself so that we can sleep better.

Can an amateur like me manage something like that? If so, what tools and materials do I need?

I've installed several Fresh vents, and it's not too difficult. You've already received tips on tools/accessories. I can add:
1. Place it next to a window, high up (as stated in the vent's instructions).
2. Be aware of where your studs are.
3. If you're drilling from the inside, the hole should tilt slightly downward. If moisture gets into the vent, it will flow out instead of into the room.

 

[anders07]

And if it's very windy there, buy a soundproof vent!

Very easy to install in a wooden wall but watch out for studs, you don't want to cut a stud!
Buy a slightly better quality fixed hole saw (not the kind with different sizes on a plate) and then you have the installation instructions in the box for the vent.

 

[Per Eskilsson]

Thank you for all the great answers. I promise to report how it goes.

 

[JaJsEn]

Feel free to report with pictures!

I have 3-5 valves myself that need to be installed in the house.

Best regards, Erik

 

[SBH]

Please report with pictures!

I myself have a 3-5 valve to be installed in the house.

Best regards, Erik

Not too difficult. Place, drill, install

 

[SBH]

there are those who do like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtxQ4P3NdEI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJyf36YlG9I

 

[Noseone]

Don't forget there should be 2 valves, one at the top and one at the bottom across the shed.

 

[Marlen Eskilsson]

Do you really have that in such a small space?