there is no vent pipe leading out of the house
2007-07-07 11:50:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I assume you mean a vented fan. It's not the best way, but if your attic is vented with soffit or other vents, it won't really cause any big problem. You could extend it so it ends near a vented area. That way you wouldn't cut holes in your roof.
2007-07-07 13:20:01 · answer #1 · answered by morris 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most houses around here (Texas) are that way. No real problem, just an occasional stinky attic. The attic is going to have moisture in it anyway, so the vent won't make any difference. Just make sure the attic is well vented. I wouldn't start punching holes in my roof just for that.
2007-07-07 19:49:16 · answer #2 · answered by MajorTom © 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about the plumbing waste line vent? Most building codes do not allow this. Some however, allow for an easy fix....Studor (brand name) mini-vents. They are one-way valves that allow air in to but do not allow gases out. You can even use them inside a vanity instead of going up through the wall and roof to vent. They come in a variety of sizes from 1 1/2 inches all the way up to 4 or 5 inches. If you are talking about the CEILING FAN EXHAUST VENT, I'd at least try to get it out a side wall. Not necessary to go through a roof for that.
2007-07-07 20:36:16 · answer #3 · answered by dan c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really should vent it outside but if you must, vent it to the gable end of your home and mount the vent pipe to the opening there leaving it inside your attic
2007-07-07 19:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by PEB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a bad idea. The moist steamy shower mist and the bad fumes will end up staying in the attic. When it is winter the situation is worse because the steam will condense on the cold attic surfaces and drip down through the ceilings. You are headed for mold problems. That is why building codes say it is not OK.
2007-07-07 22:22:29 · answer #5 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is ok. However, adding an extension pipe to roof is pretty simple if it can reach the attic. Do you use attic as storage? If you do, then it is not a good idea to vent to attic because of the moisture.
2007-07-07 19:06:07 · answer #6 · answered by George B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you mean the vent that is connected to the plumbing ?
If so it really doesn't matter...It chief purpose is assist in the draining process......
2007-07-07 19:05:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely NOT,too many potential problems to mention them all,mold,mildew,drywall damage,wet insulation to name a few,get it over to the soffitt vents,to a gable and out or out the roof.
2007-07-08 09:43:37 · answer #8 · answered by chris 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, no, the moisture will build up, and cause mould and mildew, and it will freeze in the winter. VENT IT!
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2007-07-07 19:13:26 · answer #9 · answered by Fred C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋