Venting Washroom to eaves vs roof

11-28-2012, 04:02 PM	#1
john_bry Member   Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 40	Venting Washroom to eaves vs roof Venting the washroom exhaust fan to the eaves for me a diy is allot easier then venting thru the roof. Is there any disadvantage to doing this? I only have 4 feet to go either way. I guess if the fan moves enough air, the discharge would clear the eaves... Thx!

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11-28-2012, 09:38 PM	#2
cleveman Member   Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: zentral Iowa Posts: 746	Venting Washroom to eaves vs roof How is the soffit vented? I have vented into a vented metal soffit with no problems. I have also vented into a well-vented attic with no problems.

11-29-2012, 12:55 AM	#3
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,131	Venting Washroom to eaves vs roof Needs to be vented to the outside, never just into the attic as the other poster suggested, no exceptions! Why not just vent it out the gable wall?