I essentially don't want to cut a hole into the roof or soffit. Is it OK if I just direct the pipe to the soffit or area in the roof where a while is already there. Assuming i'ts such a small amount of air it will just disapate....
2006-09-11 08:30:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Answer: No
Even the amount of moisture from one shower has a cummulative affect if it is not vented outdoors. The moisture accumulated on a regular basis will eventually warp the wood in your attic and soffit. Mold will be an eventual result. The moisture will not just evaporate into air....you will have a constant moist condition in your attic and soffit.
2006-09-11 09:23:57 · answer #1 · answered by Flooredinatlanta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. Bathroom vents must be vented to the outside because of the moisture in the exhausted air. This moisture will cause mold to form and other problems. It's possible to vent the exhaust through a sidewall of the house. Flexible tubing is available for this purpose. If the vent pipe is crossing a cold area it's a good idea to insulate it, otherwise warm air moving through the vent will cause condensation to form on the outside of the pipe.
2006-09-11 08:38:42 · answer #2 · answered by bill g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it needs to be directed directly to the outside to prevent moisture build up in the soffits and contributing to mold.
2006-09-11 10:05:12 · answer #3 · answered by wldctpete 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. The moisture in the vent will collect in the roof and cause rot. The vent must go outside.
2006-09-11 10:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the witer is when you will have the problem of moisture freezing in the atic and then melting and the water causing damage to the ceiling
2006-09-11 08:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have soffit vents, and I'm sure you do, then direct it there.
2006-09-11 08:39:27 · answer #6 · answered by faversham 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see any problem venting it where ever you want it. Just remember this pipe may emit some odor, because it don't have a trap.
2006-09-11 08:37:44 · answer #7 · answered by stephenl1950 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every state county and city have there own building codes.To be on the safe side I would consault with your local building inspector for your own safety and to comply with building code
2006-09-11 11:09:26 · answer #8 · answered by javajoe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋