Move moisture out.
Keep it out of the attic.

Bathroom fans need a connected route to a suitable outdoor outlet, with cold-attic runs and joints properly detailed.

A fan needs more than a hose.

A disconnected duct or an outlet that releases bathroom air into the attic can put warm, moist air where it does not belong. We assess the route from the fan connection to the outdoor termination.

Cold-attic runs need attention.

Suitable insulation around the duct, sealed connections and a supported route help control condensation and unintended air leakage. The proposed duct and outlet should match the appliance and installation requirements.

Kitchen exhaust has its own requirements.

A range hood is assessed separately from a bathroom fan. The appliance instructions, suitable metal ductwork and discharge requirements guide the kitchen exhaust scope; bathroom flex-duct photos do not describe a kitchen installation.

Connect the details. Insulation, ceiling air sealing, attic ventilation and household exhaust are considered together when planning the scope.

WHAT THE SCOPE CAN INCLUDE

The work.
Clearly set out.

Insulated bathroom exhaust duct at a roof penetration

Fan and duct connections

Identify disconnected, damaged or unsuitable sections.

Outdoor termination

Connect to a suitable outlet and scope any roof penetration work.

Insulation and sealing

Address the cold-space duct insulation, joints and ceiling penetration.

YOUR QUESTIONS

A little more
detail.

Can the fan discharge into the attic?

Household exhaust should discharge outdoors through a suitable termination. Releasing it into the attic adds moisture to the roof space.

What if I already have frost around the duct?

Share photos and describe when it occurs. The connection, duct insulation, air leakage and outlet arrangement need to be assessed together.

YOUR HOME. YOUR NEXT STEP.

Let’s make a plan
for your attic.

Tell us the address and what you’re noticing. We’ll discuss the attic assessment and a written scope for the work.

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