Fitting Extractor Fan Roof Vent

I have my fan vented out through the roof but near the inside of the roof in my attic the vent leaks a bit and condensation gets on the wood and a bit down in the insulation around where the vent goes out.

Fitting extractor fan roof vent.

The lower half of the flange sits on top of the shingles. Steam in your bathroom and kitchen can also lead to damp if your ventilation is poor. Ceiling mounted fans typically use ducts hidden in the walls ceiling or attic to reach a safe exit point on the roof or a wall. Ventilation in your roof space if you have a standard pitched roof the simplest way to ventilate it is to fit plastic vents in the soffit board.

Apply a bead of asphalt roof cement on the bottom of the vent. An exhaust fan replacement is fairly straightforward since the existing wiring and duct work can often be utilized. I can feel some water around the metal wrapping of the vent where there is an opening. Exhaust fans mounted on an exterior wall vent directly outside without any ductwork required.

Slide the vent under the shingles so they cover the top half of the vent flange. Nail the lower corners with roofing nails and tar the heads.