In our area of Florida, we required a permit to put in the exhaust fan in our master bath. Venting to the attic is not permitted here.
After having two companies do electric and venting, we found out our A/C company could have done the entire project.
Two things we learned from the experience. The fan was designed for a six inch vent and the installer downsized it to four. Now the fan is no longer the quietest model on the market. The other lesson was read all your product information carefully. We bought a fan to be installed above the shower for moisture control. The installer told us code prohibits putting it in the shower area. He was wrong and I'm still unhappy that I didn't double check.
--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, Ron Johnson <l0c0l0b0@...> wrote:
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> I assume it's a two story building? If there is attic space above the bathrooms, it's easier than if there are actual rooms. Remember: no matter who does the work, they have to exhaust to the outside. I've come across quite a few that exhausted to the attic - that will cause mold to grow over the exhaust pipe.
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> As far as the mold, is concerned, a 10% bleach solution should take care of it for now.
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> To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
> From: rhondaroloff@...
> Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012 20:04:18 +0000
> Subject: [DIY] Exhaust Fan for Bathroom
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> I live in a 2 story brick home. I have 2 bathrooms side by side on the 1st floor that do not have exhaust fans. I want to have them installed but do not know who to even call. We are new to the house. I am starting to see signs of mold on the walls near the shower. Is this a construction fix or an aftermarket type product? Thanks for any support with this question.
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