XTC832
Nov 23, 2009, 08:02 PM
I bought my house 4 years ago and I had always noticed that the bathroom exhaust fan just wasn't doing its job properly. I figured that the thing is old; it worked but not as efficiently as it should have. I endured with it until last week when the motor went. I went to remove it so I could see what size ductwork was there. Well, you guessed it! No duct work. Well, there was about a 3 ft. duct attached, but it was vented right into the space between the ceiling and the roof -- a duct to nowhere! I guess I took it for granted that when I turned on the switch and the fan went on, then the exhaust was going out of the house.
So, I need to make an outlet for a new duct but not sure whether it should be on the roof (my roof is flat on top and I've heard that poking holes in a flat roof really isn't a good idea.) Or should it go through the side wall of the house. In this spot, there is an overhang with shingles and plywood underneath. It would be about 3 feet if I go out the side of the house whereas it would be about 2 feet to go straight up and out of the roof. Can anyone tell me which way is the better way to go? I'm good with all the wiring and I have all the tools; just not sure what the best location is for the vent. Any tips appreciated! Thanks!
So, I need to make an outlet for a new duct but not sure whether it should be on the roof (my roof is flat on top and I've heard that poking holes in a flat roof really isn't a good idea.) Or should it go through the side wall of the house. In this spot, there is an overhang with shingles and plywood underneath. It would be about 3 feet if I go out the side of the house whereas it would be about 2 feet to go straight up and out of the roof. Can anyone tell me which way is the better way to go? I'm good with all the wiring and I have all the tools; just not sure what the best location is for the vent. Any tips appreciated! Thanks!