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Move vent hood 5' over

July 16, 2017

We're in the middle of a remodel and thought we were coming in for the home stretch but now realize we haven't thought through how to handle the vent.

We're combing our kitchen and dining room so the stove top is moving 5' over on the same wall. The vent hood goes to the roof and we have barrel tile roofing material. We're in Miami, FL.

What's the best approach to move it? We adding a chimney style hood. Help.

Comments (12)

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
Sorry we need a pic and for sure some more info
July 16, 2017
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Debbi Washburn
Is there attic space above your kitchen?? or is the ceiling vaulted?
July 17, 2017
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rosiearias03
Yes there is attic space. Not a ton but there is space.
July 17, 2017
rosiearias03

I just added a pic. The vent on the right needs to move about 5' to the left around where the blue tape is.
July 17, 2017last modified: July 17, 2017
Jim Mat
Instead of moving the existing vent, why not add a new vent?
July 17, 2017
rosiearias03
Because we'd have to make another hole in the roof and that's a whole other project right? ...different inspectors, etc.
July 17, 2017
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Sophie Wheeler
That looks more like a plumbing vent than a HVAC vent. It's PVC, not metal. I think you have some issues here. Sure hope that's not filling the house with methane!
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rosiearias03
It's metal, it's just painted.
July 18, 2017
Peter Steinberg
You can have the vent make two 90° turns in the attic. So go straight up above the range into the ceiling turn 90° to the right go 5 feet over and go 90° straight up to the existing penetration.

It would be slightly better to not make a pair of 90° angles but shallower angles so that you make a straight line between the penetration into the attic floor and the attic ceiling.

Is it ideal to have two angles in your venting? No. It will cut down on flow. But not enough to cause a serious problem. My 900 CFM vent makes a 90° turn right above the hood and then travels 15 feet across the house and goes outside wall. It works fine.
July 18, 2017
rosiearias03 thanked Peter Steinberg
homepro01
How big is the vent pipe? It looks like 6". What CFM will your hood be? You will need to make turns if you which will reduce your airflow but depending on the size of the hood, you may be able to live with it. It will also be a little louder.

Good luck!
July 18, 2017
rosiearias03 thanked homepro01
opaone
Rather than two 90's you'd be better off with two 45's. Two 30's would be better yet and two 15's the best option if you have room. Do not use any flex duct though.
July 18, 2017
rosiearias03 thanked opaone
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Debbi Washburn
There seems to be no reason this can't be done in the attic... I am curious as to who is installing the vent??? They should certainly have been able to answer this question for you.....
July 20, 2017

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