Installing A Vent In Vinyl Siding

Getting the correct type of duct for you home and proper installation will ensure that things like lint fires or carbon monoxide build up will not occur.

Installing a vent in vinyl siding.

There are two good ways to install dryer vents through vinyl siding. Cover the ends of the siding with vinyl or metal j bead available at siding dealers and install the drip cap before you slide the. If you re going to take a do it yourself approach be aware that this portion of the vinyl siding cannot be flexible because since it. Lengths you ll need to custom cut.

Where existing soffit vents are located remove the vents and install vented soffit material. How to mount a vent cap on vinyl siding. You may need to scribe and trim the edges to precisely fit your siding profile. I replaced the old plastic one that.

The first is to install a vinyl surface mounting block shown here that fits over the existing siding. Soffit and fascia because the soffit pieces come in 12 ft. This is an easy diy project that is common for most houses. A contractor often needs to install vents in vinyl siding for a clothes dryer which can also increase the siding estimate.

If you re going to take a do it yourself approach be aware that this portion of the vinyl siding cannot be flexible because since it won t be able to support the vent otherwise. Installing a dryer vent through vinyl siding can be a troublesome task but a fairly simple one basically when damp clothes are put in the dryer a small blower briskly funnels air through a duct and out of your home. Photos 7 and 8 show how to install the vent cap in a wall with wood siding. If your house has vinyl siding cut it with a utility knife if it has aluminum or steel siding use a tin snips or metal cutting blade.