Range Hood Roof Flashing

Aluminum base vent pipe flashing with adjustable rubber collar in black.

Range hood roof flashing.

Gibraltar building products 1 4 in. Patented and proven both systems form a weathertight seal for vent pipe penetrations and utilizes three independent gasket systems which are designed to work in conjunction with each other to keep out the elements and you off the roof. What was remaining on this project was to continue the vent out of the roof. Broan nutone roof cap in natural aluminum finish 3 1 4 inch x 10 inch or up to 8 inch round duct.

You can buy the proper flashing to install it on a flat roof and a roof cap that has screen around it to prevent insects from entering. Melissa wrote about putting up the range hood and the vent into the attic here. Although this isn t always possible in attic crawl spaces you should always insulate the duct to prevent condensation problems. Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents chimneys and skylights.

Goose neck vent in black is used for venting appliances like bath fans or range hoods and to cover an exhaust pipe extending through a roof. You can find 4 in. Then on the roof we used a special cap designed for this type of use. The unit includes a damper to help keep back drafts out and a screen to protect from bird or animal entry.

Roof flashing is a thin material usually galvanized steel that professional roofers use to direct water away from critical areas of the roof wherever the roof plane meets a vertical surface like a wall or a dormer. Install using appropriate roofing nails. 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. The best exhaust fan venting is through smooth rigid ducts with taped joints and screwed to a special vent hood.

We were using a long extension piece of 6 inch pipe to get out to the roof that we found at home depot. Be sure to extend the pipe up at least 2 to 3 above the roof to prevent snow buildup from causing problems. Vent exhaust fans through a roof hood roof vent hood details. Master flow 10 in.