A method of providing ventilation for an interior space of an exterior elevated element of a building, the exterior elevated element comprising one of a deck, a porch, a balcony, a stairway, a walkway, and a landing, the method comprising:
- providing a ventilation window;
- wherein the ventilation window comprises a plurality of railings;
- wherein the ventilation window comprises a plurality of brackets;
- wherein each bracket is attached to one or more ball bearings configured to move along a corresponding railing to bring the attached bracket to a vicinity of a joist in the interior space of the exterior elevated element;
- wherein each bracket is configured to be connected to a joist to install the ventilation window on an underside of the exterior elevated element;
- moving at least one ball bearing to bring the attached bracket to a vicinity of a joist in the interior space of the exterior elevated element;
- and
- connecting the corresponding bracket to the joist to install the ventilation window on the underside of the exterior elevated element.