Install 6 In Vent Cap Vinyl Siding

Get the builders edge 9 1 16 in.

Install 6 in vent cap vinyl siding.

Exterior siding is not flat meaning that the hood vent won t fit flat either. I want to install this right so that i don t get rainwater behind the vinyl siding. In this video i install a new metal range hood exhaust cap. It s a piece of trim 1 inch thick with a pipe hole in the.

Select the appropriate horizontal termination cap see appliance manufacturer installation instructions. The most direct vent location is through the gable wall. 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. A snorkel termination may be used if height restrictions prevent adequate rise above the appliance.

For a tight seal on the edging use caulking and screws around the cap. Check appliance manufacturer s instructions for wall thimble and firestop requirements. 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. 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.

They have exhaust hoods for over the range microwaves that will match your siding shape. 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. This is an easy diy project that is common for most houses. The exhaust for the microwaves is normally 3 x 12 with a spring loaded flap in the opening.

To protect vinyl siding select vinyl siding standoff. Go to a vinyl siding outlet store. This shield manufactured by dura vent is compatible with all directvent pro venting products and is made with 020 in. I replaced the old plastic one that.

Next attach the vent cap to the wall with screws. If not see if they have the rectangle that is used for house numbers. Hooded siding vent 123 white 140056774123 the home depot. 123 white plastic hooded vent 140056774123 uv stabilized features a durable plastic construction and is color molded for quality at the home depot builders edge 6 in.

A contractor often needs to install vents in vinyl siding for a clothes dryer which can also increase the siding estimate.