Installing A Vent Hood Roof Vent

Drill holes about every inch along the outline.

Installing a vent hood roof vent.

Vent exhaust fans through a roof hood roof vent hood details. Step 2 before you begin cutting a large hole into the wall to install the vent first cut a smaller hole to see what s behind the wall. The best exhaust fan venting is through smooth rigid ducts with taped joints and screwed to a. Use a long masonry bit to drill the locator holes.

Make the electrical connections to provide power to the vent hood s light and exhaust fan. Measure the range hood to determine where the vent comes out on the range hood and mark it on the wall. When the hole is finished follow the above instructions. Complete installation guides techincal specifications and venting accessories are listed below by model for download.

Be sure to drive the screws into wall studs. How to install a range hood through the ceiling. It is easier to install equipment when you disassemble its parts one after the other. Apply clear roofing graded exterior caulk as a seal between the mounting box and the vent.

Draw the outline carefully double checking that the vent can fit with room to spare. Cut a round hole in the appropriate size for the ducting. Install the vent and seal the underside of the vent flange with roofing grade sealant caulk. Install the vertical cover to conceal the exposed ductwork.

Use the electrical drill to puncture holes on the. Then flash it with the shingles that you removed prior on both sides and above the vent. A roofer will from the attic mark a spot near the ridge of the roof he may first use nails from the attic to mark preferred spots between two rafters. Attach the vent unit to the mounting box with using long flat head screws around the edges two to three inches apart.

Apply asphalt roof. Seal between the top of the vent flange and at the bottom of the roofing shingles as well. Disassemble the range hood vent into its units. Slide the vent hood into the brackets and secure with screws driven into wall studs.

Start in the attic and drill a hole through the roof in the desired vent location. Screw the vent hood mounting brackets to kitchen wall. Use a hammer and cold chisel to chip between the holes. Mark out spots on the ceiling.

Attach the top section of the chimney to the mounting bracket allowing the bottom section of the chimney to rest securely on the top of the hood. Installing a vent hood on the roof. Trim the vent s flange in order to fit the mounting box. For more detailed techincal specifications please visit our specifications page and search by model number.