How To Install A Bathroom Vent Through A Brick Wall

Apply roofing adhesive on the underside of the flanges to seal.

How to install a bathroom vent through a brick wall.

You install a wall cap by cutting a hole through the siding using a hole saw or reciprocating saw nailing or screwing the cap to the siding and connecting the vent pipe with foil backed tape a cable tie or both. The ductwork has to vent out through the brick exterior of the home. From finding a path indoors. I have to install a new bathroom vent fan in a remodel in the first week of january.

Any questions feel free to leave in the. I hope this video helps you guys leave comments and like. There are ductless vent fans that use a charcoal filter to remove odors but they do not remove excess moisture which is the main purpose of a bathroom vent fan. Wall mounted vent fans are available though they re not as common as ceiling mounted models and may be more difficult to install especially if you have a brick veneer house.

I ve never cut the stuff before once it s already part of a wall. Secure the vent flanges with roofing nails before installing the shingles. Install the roof vent by sliding the top flange under the shingles above it and resting the bottom flange on the shingles below. This is a basic video on how to install a vent fan for either bathroom or kitchens same concept.

What s the best way to get a neat round ish hole in that brick. Install a vent device with a damper to prevent hot cold air from coming inside when the fan is not on and seal the hole at the outside surface thoroughly with silicon caulk. What kind of saw or drill am i going for here.