Install Bathroom Fan Roof

Bathroom exhaust fans perform an important function by removing excess moisture from your home.

Install bathroom fan roof.

Start in the attic and drill a hole through the roof in the desired vent location. From inside the attic drive a nail through the roof directly above the bathroom vent fan. Attach the bathroom fan to the joist access the attic and bring your light cordless drill screws and bathroom fan housing. You will need a partner for this step as you cannot see the ceiling from this position.

Measure the vent fan housing. When venting a bathroom exhaust fan make sure to vent the air to the outside rather than into your attic where it can cause mold and mildew to form. Leave the drill bit sticking through the roof so you can find the hole. Place the fan in the cut out hole so that the bottom edge of the fan is flush with the bottom of the ceiling drywall.

From up on the roof use a jigsaw or reciprocating saw to cut a 4 in. Use the reference hole as a landmark to transfer your measurements from the attic to the ceiling. Learn the secrets to running anew exhaust line through the outside wall install a fan and connect the ducting and electrical. Head up to the attic find the reference hole and clear away the insulation surrounding it.

From the roof find the nail and use the utility knife to cut roof shingles from around the nail. Options for venting a bathroom exhaust fan include best to worst. Use a layout square or framing square to draw the. Try to keep it close to the fan location.

Center the nail between two rafters. Drill a reference hole and mark the ceiling. Connect the red wire to one switch terminal and the black wire to the other terminal. Mark the ceiling back in the bathroom measure the inside dimensions of the vent fan s intake port to determine what size hole you need.

Take your power drill and use an extra long 3 4 inch 1 9 cm spade bit to drill a reference hole in the ceiling where you intend to place the fan.