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1631584 No.1631584 [Reply] [Original]

How the hell do I install a fan in the bathroom when there's no existing fan or exhaust at all?

>> No.1631585

>>1631584
Cut a hole in the ceiling drywall, cut a hole in the roof, install a vent in the roof hole and a fan in the bathroom hole. Use some duct to connect them.

>> No.1631652

>>1631584
>>1631585
Or let it vent into the attic, if the attic is unfinished and already has normal roof vents. At least that's how it works at my house. To be fair, I also have a "drop disposable razor blades here" slot in the back of my mirror, that puts them inside the wall.

>> No.1631682

>>1631652
>Or let it vent into the attic,
Yeah sure. Vent moist air into the attic. 10/10, what could possibly go wrong?

>> No.1631686

>>1631584
through the wall

>> No.1631700

Window fan. Probably the most complicated you can manage.

>> No.1631712

>>1631682
Built in 1961. It's the current year. So, nothing yet.

>> No.1631728

>>1631584
Is there attic above? is it on an outside wall? what kind of roof? what kind of wall? is there a light in the ceiling? are you a complete fucking idiot?

>> No.1631745

>>1631728
>>1631700
Attic above, no windows, slanted roof so no wall acess, house is 160 years old

>> No.1631749

>>1631728
Also, not a complete idiot, just don't have the knowledge or experience to do much in the house. Lived in apartments until half a year ago, and my work experience has been pretty highly specific skillsets having nothing to do with construction or handyman shit (mailman, followed by work on nuc sub construction) . Im not exactly gonna cut a hole in the ceiling and let it "vent into the attic" or grab a saw and cut through a roof without knowing what the fuck I'm doing

>> No.1631757

>>1631749
>Also, not a complete idiot,

adding a bathroom vent that goes through the roof is not a trivial task for lots of people. and venting into the attic might be fine if you know what you are doing. Every attic I've ever been in was about 1000 degrees in the summer, but I'm not sure about pumping a lot of steam up there in the winter. I'm not sure you have to pay hundreds of dollars, but you might check with a pro to see if he can give you an estimate.

>> No.1631804

Vent into the soffit so you don't have to worry about leakage. Just a hole saw, 4" duct, and a vent cap is all you need. Did all three bathrooms at my house no problem, as long as you can access the attic above, you're laughing.