Install 6 In Vent Cap Vinyl Siding

For a tight seal on the edging use caulking and screws around the cap.

Install 6 in vent cap vinyl siding.

To protect vinyl siding select vinyl siding standoff. Get the builders edge 9 1 16 in. A snorkel termination may be used if height restrictions prevent adequate rise above the appliance. This is an easy diy project that is common for most houses.

Next attach the vent cap to the wall with screws. Directvent pro heat shielding standoff provides protection for your vinyl siding when you are installing a horizontal vent without fear of warping or melting the siding. I replaced the old plastic one that. They have exhaust hoods for over the range microwaves that will match your siding shape.

It s a piece of trim 1 inch thick with a pipe hole in the. Go to a vinyl siding outlet store. If you re going to take a do it yourself approach be aware that this portion of the vinyl siding cannot be flexible because since it won t be able to support the vent otherwise. This shield manufactured by dura vent is compatible with all directvent pro venting products and is made with 020 in.

Aluminum inner wall and 018 in. Hooded siding vent 123 white 140056774123 the home depot. If not see if they have the rectangle that is used for house numbers. A contractor often needs to install vents in vinyl siding for a clothes dryer which can also increase the siding estimate.

If your cap spans multiple rows of lap siding you may want to cut a square of siding out and place a piece of pvc or wood in that spot to give your cap a flat surface to adhere. Remedy the problem with an external pvc collar or flange. The most direct vent location is through the gable wall. Check appliance manufacturer s instructions for wall thimble and firestop requirements.

I looked at roof exhaust but roofing contractors were hesitant due to the age of the roof 20 years i purchased the broan 641 6 inch wall cap. In this video i install a new metal range hood exhaust cap. The exhaust for the microwaves is normally 3 x 12 with a spring loaded flap in the opening. The flange on this cap is 9 x 9.

Select the appropriate horizontal termination cap see appliance manufacturer installation instructions.