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Hello All, I've been searching the forums on this site for options on adding a proper vent to my all-brick 1927 Bungalow.
The problem is that there's is no exhaust vent for the kitchen (other than windows and doors). There are a number of constraints that have to worked around.
Situation - the range is located along an interior wall, about 40-50"" from the nearest exterior wall. The exterior wall are brick - approximately 1ft thick. There is cabinetry on the exterior walls which are needed, and go all the way to the ceiling (so no soffit). In addition, about half of my my daughter's bedroom is located in the "roofspace" above the kitchen.
I can only see two options for adding a vent ductwork.
Option #1, put the duct in the ceiling. The duct would have to make one right angle turn, and run horizontally between the joints for around 50" and exits above the exterior brick wall, between the rafter tails.
Option #2, install a run of ductwork leading straight through the ceiling for around 50-60" (passing through the corner of my daughter's bedroom) and exiting out through the roof.
Option #1 is the least invasive option, but I'm concerned about the 90 degree turn, 50" horizontal run, grease accumulation/fire hazards in such a a long run, as well as the complications of exiting at the brick wall/roof junction.
Option #2 would require relocating some custom built-in furniture and a kneewall. It would also open us up to risks of roof leakage in an enclosed/difficult to access part of the house.
I'm leaning towards #2 for safety, but it would have to wait until we have the roof replaced. I think that #1 would be a much easier project to complete, but if this violates code and creates fire risk, it would be foolish.
In terms of my skills; ductwork and roofwork are the two areas where I have the least skill.
I simply don't have the funds to hire a contractor for anything but the most specialized tasks.
Thoughts?
The problem is that there's is no exhaust vent for the kitchen (other than windows and doors). There are a number of constraints that have to worked around.
Situation - the range is located along an interior wall, about 40-50"" from the nearest exterior wall. The exterior wall are brick - approximately 1ft thick. There is cabinetry on the exterior walls which are needed, and go all the way to the ceiling (so no soffit). In addition, about half of my my daughter's bedroom is located in the "roofspace" above the kitchen.
I can only see two options for adding a vent ductwork.
Option #1, put the duct in the ceiling. The duct would have to make one right angle turn, and run horizontally between the joints for around 50" and exits above the exterior brick wall, between the rafter tails.
Option #2, install a run of ductwork leading straight through the ceiling for around 50-60" (passing through the corner of my daughter's bedroom) and exiting out through the roof.
Option #1 is the least invasive option, but I'm concerned about the 90 degree turn, 50" horizontal run, grease accumulation/fire hazards in such a a long run, as well as the complications of exiting at the brick wall/roof junction.
Option #2 would require relocating some custom built-in furniture and a kneewall. It would also open us up to risks of roof leakage in an enclosed/difficult to access part of the house.
I'm leaning towards #2 for safety, but it would have to wait until we have the roof replaced. I think that #1 would be a much easier project to complete, but if this violates code and creates fire risk, it would be foolish.
In terms of my skills; ductwork and roofwork are the two areas where I have the least skill.
I simply don't have the funds to hire a contractor for anything but the most specialized tasks.
Thoughts?
