How To Install A Bathroom Vent Through A Brick Wall

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How to install a bathroom vent through a brick wall.

From finding a path indoors. I used a squeezable tube of caulk for this small diy project as opposed to the la. This is a basic video on how to install a vent fan for either bathroom or kitchens same concept. 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.

I have to install a new bathroom vent fan in a remodel in the first week of january. Secure the vent flanges with roofing nails before installing the shingles. I ve never cut the stuff before once it s already part of a wall. The ductwork has to vent out through the brick exterior of the home.

This is a video of me caulking a bathroom fan exhaust vent to a brick wall. Install the roof vent by sliding the top flange under the shingles above it and resting the bottom flange on the shingles below. I hope this video helps you guys leave comments and like. 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. Apply roofing adhesive on the underside of the flanges to seal. When making the hole take care to slant it slightly downward 2 1 4 inch per foot is typical toward the outside to prevent rain etc.