Wow, this sure has changed from when I first starting reading this site many many years ago and the look of the forum is very professional. Congrats!
I started remodeling my second bathroom about seven years ago, pushed out the adjoining closet, installed a separate shower, bathtub with jets, new sinks, large window and a new toilet. What is left is the installation of a ceiling fan as there is not ventilation due to the type of window we installed.
I purchased a fan which the electrician could not install because it needs to be vented either through the wall or roof. I don't see how this can be done through the wall so I guess we need to go through the roof. Has anyone installed one of these types of fans if yes how hard was it? If I need to call a professional, who would I call?
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Bathroom Ceiling Fan
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If you are going thru the roof you will need a roof termination cap for the size of pipe it uses. Probably 3 or 4 inch round. I do not know of any special caps for mobile homes but a regular house unit with a flap should work that is of you have a pitched roof. If your roof is not pitched that could be a problem. Also be sure you use the proper caulk to bead the cap in otherwise it will leak. I think the caulk sealer is available in the parts store on this site.
Gonz you've brought up an interesting question. In this coming spring I hope to remodel my bathroom and one item I would like to add is a ceiling exhaust fan. Since this old S.W. home has no eaves and thus no soffit in which to facilitate the exhaust I wondered about simply venting it up thru the roof. It seems a simple enough endeavor..and yet..life is not always that simple I have found. I look forward to any advice you might obtain and will consider it this coming spring. Until then my friend. Audie...the oldfart!
Since my question was answered by a HVAC person, is this the type of professional I should call for installation?
Yes, I have a pitched roof and knew I would need some type of vent cap, so thanks for the added info.
I will keep you posted as soon as the holidays are over and things get back to normal.
Yes, I have a pitched roof and knew I would need some type of vent cap, so thanks for the added info.
I will keep you posted as soon as the holidays are over and things get back to normal.
Just replaced mine...not a huge job as the wiring was already there...go for the highest cfm rating you can. I think I got a 120 cfm. My mirrors don't fog up when I have a hot shower any more. A real good sign it is working. It vents through the roof, pitched and shingled. Got the roof part at the build it store where I bought the fan. Wasn't too hard to put in as I had to replace part of the roof and reshingle anyway (long story). The flashing at the highest part of the roof goes under the shingles, a few roofing nails, roof tar/sealant, good to go.
Jim
Jim
Update - Just had the HVAC company come out to install the roof vent and unit in the ceiling. Now I guess I need an electrician because the unit has an extra wire for the light and I can't figure out how to make the connections.
Thank you for your help. Contractor wanted to mount the whole ventilation w/light on the outside wall which would have been ok as far as the venting the bathroom but ugly to the overall look of the room.
Thank you for your help. Contractor wanted to mount the whole ventilation w/light on the outside wall which would have been ok as far as the venting the bathroom but ugly to the overall look of the room.
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