I have a Vent-a-Hood. My Kitchen Designer noted the price of the hood extension and suggested she order it from a sheet metal fabricator instead and basically found a local sheet metal fabricator in the yellow pages. It was about half the price of the part from Vent-a-Hood. We have a vaulted ceiling too but the hood runs in to a soffit. Good luck on Wednesday and if ordering a piece from a sheet metal fabricator helps you or someone else, I'm glad.

If this turns out to be a double post, pls excuse me. I had posted a response, Sue_b, but don't see it despite refreshing and opening a new browser.

Love your kitchen. The vent looks great. Whaddya know.. Our kitchens are similar in layout and we have skylights in the same place, too.

I had asked my contractor about a custom fabricated piece, but he said the cost would be outrageous. I am hopeful, now, after hearing your story. I will check into it on Monday. That would be the best solution, no doubt.

Do you have any idea how long it takes for a custom piece to be made?

We also used a metal fabricator to make our faux chimney. It is about 5-6' tall and took only a couple days to make. Very reasonable cost, too.

ok, sue & kiffgirl what BEAUTIFUL hood vents you have!
for awhile i was considering the "wood" hoods but i think i prefer seeing the ss , vs the wood.

(i think)having the "wood" in my kitchen would have been a little overkill anyway with the hd floors, wood cabs etc...

Oh, Kiffgirl... that is gorgeous! That's exactly the look I am seeking. I am very happy to know this is an affordable and doable option, now. At the same time, my blood pressure is rising as I think back to the conversations I've had with my contractor.

Thank you, and thank you sue_b for sharing your info and pics. I was hoping the forum could help and ya'll came through... fast, too. ;)

Am I wrong to be angry at the contractor for misleading me about this?

Either way, I am looking forward to it all being done so I can get this sour taste out of my mouth.

Hi Cfire,

Yes, I believe they should line up and look as smooth as
possible. It is not one piece so within reason.
hope these pictures help.
~boxer

Is it any more noticable than this broan image below?

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Boxerpups, I am thrilled to hear from you. I so appreciate your taking the time to research pics for me. It is MUCH more noticeable than the Broan pic you shared. I would be very happy if it were to look like any of the samples you posted.

I'm also glad for the encouragement that it's possible to have the two pieces smooth and flat -- I swear talking to the contractor and carpenters made me feel like I was going crazy... as if my expectations were outrageously high. They insist that the pieces aren't manufactured properly, whereas the tech support team said they have received zero complaints of this type about this vent, with the caveat that the pieces are very easily bent. I don't know who/what to believe.

Ahhh... this too shall pass. And, at some point it will all be done to my satisfaction.

Just a piece of helpful informantion I hope. If you nee help finding a reputable sheet metal fabricator, call your local fireplace store. They will most likely have a few good resources as they order custom sheet metal products on a regular basis.

Thanks so much, Michellemarie. That is helpful and as it turns out, a very timely suggestion. I have spoken with several fabricators. But now, given the newest wrinkle in my saga, I'm not sure I trust myself to pick a reputable one. :)