A bathroom fan MUST be vented to the exterior of the building to avoid moisture-related issues. This is often completed with ...

The next best location for a bath fan cap is a wall that is at least 3 to 5 feet from a roof overhang. Most roof overhangs today have continuous soffit ventilation strips. Bath exhaust is almost ...

The moist air that’s belched out by the fan can be sucked right up into the open soffit vents and be drawn into your attic. I feel it’s best to put bath exhaust fan vents through the roof.

The next best location for a bath fan cap is a wall that’s at least 3 to 5 feet from a roof overhang. Most roof overhangs today have continuous soffit ventilation strips. Bath exhaust is almost ...

The outside fan vent happens to be adjacent to the soffit ... The solution you are proposing – sealing the soffit from the bathroom vent for some distance – is unlikely to reduce the ice ...

Q: I’m replacing my bath exhaust fan. What’s the best way to exhaust the fan out through the soffit? A: Before you start, let’s go over a few things to keep in mind: • Hot air rises.

DEAR TIM: I’m replacing my bath exhaust fan. The old fan was vented through the soffit. I don’t believe I have an attic, as there seems to be no access to the space. My roof is sloped but my b ...

“Proper bathroom ventilation is a must, and good ventilation starts with a properly installed soffit vent,” Nagan said. “This helps the fan do its job better because the contractor does not have to ...