Range Hood That Goes Through Roof

Range hoods are measured by cubic feet per minute cfm which measures how much air moves from the inside to the outside.

Range hood that goes through roof.

Be sure to extend the pipe up at least 2 to 3 above the roof to prevent snow buildup from causing problems. Range hoods are typically vented using a special duct work that runs through a roof and less often through an exterior wall of your house. Range is against an exterior wall where the rafters rest on. Exhaust hoods over ranges once considered an accessory have become standard equipment in modern kitchens.

The duct work is usually concealed within the walls and it is really important to make everything air and water tight. Do vertical ducts for range hoods have to go through the roof. Venting through a roof vent or exhausting them in the attic could cause moisture problems and rot. Also consider style lighting fan speed and the air movement.

For the range hood duct vent is it more effective to go straight up to the roof or go up then bend 90 degree to vent out of the exterior wall. Measure your range and select a hood that meets or exceeds the width of your current range. The best exhaust fan venting is through smooth rigid ducts with taped joints and screwed to a special vent hood. Vent your bath and kitchen exhaust fans through the roof through a special roof hood.

Yes you can vent a range hood through the roof using a 6 single wall pipe.