Timber gable vents / Oval
Oval timber gable vents.
Curved timber vents for an oval opening.
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An oval timber gable vent combines a curved surrounding frame with horizontal fixed blades. Overall width and height establish the proportions, but the curve also matters when the new frame must match an existing opening or an original vent.
Part of Karem Woodcraft, our main workshop brand. Workshop: 852 Mountain Highway, Bayswater VIC 3153.
Oval frame profile and section are confirmed individually. Do not apply the circular vent’s frame dimension to an oval.
Timber preferences: Treated Pine, Western Red Cedar, Tasmanian Oak and Blackbutt, subject to availability and suitability confirmation. Gable vents are quoted individually.
How to measure an oval gable vent.
Record the widest overall width, greatest overall height and whether the oval is vertical or horizontal. Identify whether these are opening measurements or finished vent measurements. For a close match, provide a template or dimensioned drawing of the actual curve.
Two ovals can have the same width and height but different curves around their ends. Do not assume that an existing opening is a mathematical ellipse. Photograph the full outline and show the points where the curve changes if the shape is irregular.
Confirm the centre detail.
The workshop photograph shows an oval vent with a centre bearer. Its presence and position in that example do not establish a rule for every size. Ask the workshop to confirm the frame section, bearer arrangement and final blade lengths for your chosen outline.
Replacing an existing oval vent.
For a replacement, keep the original frame as a reference where practical and safe. Supply straight-on photographs, close-ups of the curved frame and an image of the back or rebate if accessible. Label the top of the template and mark any asymmetry instead of correcting it without discussion.
Blades, finish and ventilation requirements.
For the specified fixed-blade design, the slats are 32 × 9 mm and fixed at 45°. Catalogue and matching products can use different profiles. Confirm the blade section, spacing, count and any bearer with the quote; photographs and illustrations are not fabrication specifications.
Tell the workshop about exposure, a painted or visible-timber finish, any mesh requirement and the intended fixing method. If the project requires a particular net free ventilation area, rain exclusion, insect or ember protection, provide the requirement for separate review. A louvred appearance alone does not establish ventilation performance or compliance.
Your oval vent quote checklist.
- Shape, orientation and quantity, labelled for each opening.
- Opening dimensions, required finished dimensions and available depth.
- A drawing or template of the curve, particularly for a replacement.
- Photographs, timber and finish preferences, and any mesh or airflow requirements.
- Delivery suburb, postcode and intended installation timing.
Ask the workshop to confirm final construction, current lead time, collection or freight arrangements and all inclusions before manufacture. Oval vents do not use the window shutter price bands.
Oval gable vent questions.
Are width and height enough to match an oval vent?
They establish its proportions, but a template or measured curve is preferable when matching an existing opening. Width and height do not uniquely describe every oval outline.
Can I request a vent outside the calculator’s size range?
Yes—send its dimensions, shape and supporting drawing by email for individual review. The shared enquiry form uses window-panel inputs from 900–2400 mm high and 300–1500 mm wide. That input range is not a limit on custom vent enquiries, and its rectangular preview does not calculate a oval vent.
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For sizes outside the form range or to send a drawing, email sales@karemwoodcraft.com.au or call 03 9720 7266.
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