Can you vent an exhaust fan through soffit?
Can you vent an exhaust fan through soffit?
Air shall not be exhausted into an attic, soffit, ridge vent or crawl space.” In a nutshell the inspector said that a bathroom or dryer vent since both are exhausting moist air can NOT be vented into a soffit per the code.
Should soffit be vented?
While soffit comes in wood and aluminum, they are most commonly made of vinyl for durability. Soffit can be non-vented or vented to allow for maximum roof ventilation. Non-vented or continuous soffit works best when your roof has narrow eaves or if you need to ventilate a large amount of attic space.
Should soffit vents face in or out?
It’s best to install soffit vents with the open part of the louver facing in toward the house to keep windblown debris out of the attic and prevent water from coming in when the eaves are cleaned with a garden hose or pressure washer.
Can you vent a kitchen exhaust fan into the attic?
No, you should never vent your range hood into the attic. The excess buildup of grease and moisture in your attic will ruin it and over time may cause mold damage. Instead, vent your hood through an interior wall or through the ceiling all the way outside of your home.
Can I vent an exhaust fan into the attic?
It’s never okay to vent directly into the attic EVEN IF you’re attic is vented. Most municipalities require extractor and exhaust fans to be vented to the outside of the building with an vent cap. Excessive moisture will cause condensation on roof members and insulation.
Can you vent dryer through soffit?
Dundas Jafine’s Soffit Dryer Vent allows for the dryer to be exhausted through the soffit panel, instead of traditional wall venting. The front damper opens when the dryer is turned on to exhaust the air and remains closed when the dryer is off, acting as a guard against pests and rodents from entering the duct.
How do I know if my soffit vents are working?
There are two easy ways to check this. If you can get into the attic when it’s dark (or bring a flashlight but then turn off the attic lights), see if you see light when looking into the eaves – if so there were openings cut. If not there were either no openings or they are blocked.