How To Install Microwave Vent Through Roof

If there is no existing venting route decide which option is best for your kitchen and use the template provided to open a vent in the wall or cabinet.

How to install microwave vent through roof.

If you are mounting the microwave on an exterior wall then you can use a wall vent. Nail the lower corners with roofing nails and tar the heads. Be sure to extend the pipe up at least 2 to 3 above the roof to prevent snow buildup from causing problems. All over the range spacemaker microwaves can be vented to the outside using an equivalent total of 140 feet of rigid 3 1 4 x 10 rectangular or rigid 6 round ducting.

You can buy the proper flashing to install it on a flat roof and a roof cap that has screen around it to prevent insects from entering. Apply a bead of asphalt roof cement on the bottom of the vent. Wear heavy gloves and use the tin snips to carefully trim the duct section to the required length. Mount a tube of outdoor quality.

It may be necessary to install a new exhaust adapter but you can use the existing roof or wall vent route. Choosing a whole house fan. In the attic mark a spot directly above the duct so you can cut a hole in the roof decking and extend the vent pipe up through that opening. Use a hammer or a drill with a small bit to locate any wall studs or ceiling joists.

Vent cap installation measure the distance from the lip of the outer wall opening to the microwave mounting plate. Mark the location where you will install the vent. Dry fit the vent cap. Otherwise a roof vent will be needed.

The lower half of the flange sits on top of the shingles. Yes you can vent a range hood through the roof using a 6 single wall pipe. On the roof tuck the flange of a roof vent under the shingles above the opening and secure it with roofing tacks and roofing sealant. Slide the vent under the shingles so they cover the top half of the vent flange.