Roof Dryer Vent Hood Manufacturers

You can go to any home center store and get an inexpensive and probably ineffective dryer vent kit. Some of these same stores may even stock the specialized roof dryer vent that I have on my own home. However, I wouldn't bet the ranch on it.

I have had the best luck locating these special roof vents at light fixture showroom stores. These places almost always handle bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans as well. The bathroom and exhaust fan manufacturers just happen to make the wonderful specialized roof dryer vents too!

In fact, since I installed the one on my roof they have improved them. My roof vent is made from metal. It had a wonderful painted finish that has now all but washed away. The new vents are made from heavy duty plastic and have a great insect and varmint screen. The flapper is also quite nice. The best part is that they are virtually leakproof if installed correctly. My roof vent has never leaked even in the worst blowing rain.

Call both of these manufacturers and get a catalog. Look under bath fan accessories and check out the roof terminals caps. You should have no problem finding out where to buy these great items.

• Broan-NuTone LLC
  
  
• Duraflo

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I have found that it is often best to vent fans and dryers through the roof. I urge you to watch this video of mine to see how easy it is to install the correct vent-cap flashing on a roof. Have no fear - if done right you will have no leaks.

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