Roof Vent For Bathroom Fan
Depending on the location of the bathroom it may be easy to vent the exhaust fan through the roof.
Roof vent for bathroom fan. Broan nutone 634m steel roof cap for 6 round duct for range hoods losone fans and bath ventilation fans black 4 4 out of 5 stars 160 34 60 34. From the roof find the nail and use the utility knife to cut roof shingles from. Most roof caps for bath fan exhausts have a light aluminum backdraft damper which rests on a sealant strip which is basically a foam piece of weatherstripping. From inside the attic drive a nail through the roof directly above the bathroom vent fan.
It eliminates the need for routing ductwork through the house and these fans usually dry the bathroom more quickly. The best exhaust fan venting is through smooth rigid ducts with taped joints and screwed to a special vent hood. Venting through a roof vent or exhausting them in the attic could cause moisture problems and rot. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shows how to properly install a roof mounted bath fan vent.
This sealant strip is installed to keep cold air from coming in and according to a broan customer service rep it also helps to prevent unbearable metal on metal chatter. Center the nail between two rafters.