How To Install A Roof Vent For Bathroom Fan

Apply a bead of asphalt roof cement on the bottom of the vent.

How to install a roof vent for bathroom fan.

This video is a comprehensive rundown on how to install a roof vent on a pre existing shingle roof. This way we can make sure both are positioned properly. To install a roof vent start by choosing a good location from inside the attic and then pound a nail all the way through the roof at that location so you can find the spot from outside. The lower half of the flange sits on top of the shingles.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shows how to properly install a roof mounted bath fan vent. For optimum performance locate it between the shower and the toilet. From the roof find the nail and use the utility knife to cut roof shingles from around the nail. Slide the vent under the shingles so they cover the top half of the vent flange.

Center the nail between two rafters. Idea 5 connecting the duct to the bathroom fan. Choosing a whole house fan. Climb into the attic and clear away any insulation from around the hole.

Remove the tape from the fan first. Check the damper and the screen in prior to installation. Draw a mark on the bathroom ceiling where you d like to install the vent fan. Next we must slip a worm drive metal clamp on the inside part of duct liner.

Nail the lower corners with roofing nails and tar the heads. If you have any questions or comments at all please comme.