Imperial Manufacturing 3-1/4" x 10" R2 Premium Range Exhaust Hood, White, VT0500-D
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Yes, if you're willing to purchase it in Canada. Oh, my goodness! The sale of these vents is prohibited in the United States. They are allowed to do so in Canada, but only with a provided screen. That is, at least, what I was told when I arrived at their U. factory in order to purchase this specific vent (along with its accompanying screen) from them directly. As a result, I chose a different design that does offer a snap-in solution. on a screen for birds Instead of this vent, I went with one that seals with four plastic louvers and has a 5 inch by 6 inch snap-on cover. The front of this snap-on cover (with 1/2-inch square openings for the grid) is made up of an overcover (with 1/2-inch square openings for the grid). in excess of addition If you need to add an insect screen to the existing 1/2 " square facing vinyl grid, I suppose you could use "epoxy-glue" to attach an insect screen to the front of the plastic grill. made- for- 'Plastic' is a material that can be found in any hardware store. Just keep in mind that this is NOT UP TO CODE anywhere in the United States. If it's going to be used as a dryer exhaust, it'll clog up with lint almost immediately, posing a serious fire hazard, so proceed with caution. These vinyl louvered vents, which come with optional accessory grates and come in a variety of colors, are available on Amazon. Best wishes to you.
The flap closes by gravity when no air is being vented out, so this shouldn't be an issue if it's properly installed. If you live far from the border, however, all bets are off, eh?
I did it, of course. However, it took a lot of engineering, a lot of thought, and a lot of visits to various tradesmen before I found one that I liked. Taking your exhaust hood unit to a local sheet metal fabrication shop or an HVAC shop (with ductwork-related services) is, in my opinion, your best bet. Ask them to make one for you (assuming they have fabrication capabilities), and be prepared to pay them for their time, effort, and materials. And have fun while doing it. IN THE UNITED STATES, SCREENING A VENT IS LEGAL. It's just that it's not a dryer vent.
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The product appears to be well-made, with a good seal around the flap. I figured I'd add more photos because that's what I wish I had more of when deciding whether or not to buy something. I needed this to vent my microwave to an outside wall, and this was exactly what I needed.
My old one was flimsy and had no real seal, just a very loose hanging flap inside that failed miserably to keep out backdrafts. Isn't it also possible that it let some light in? As a result, I had to rip out the old one and prepare my home for the new one. Aviation snips, channel locks, and a hammer and chisel were my tools of choice. Because my house is brick, I simply removed the old sealant with a hammer and chisel. Simply angle the chisel at a sharp angle to avoid damaging the brick, and scrape the sealant off with a few light taps. To seal up large gaps, I used tuff stuff spray insulation foam, which worked perfectly. They sprayed again to make sure there were no gaps left. I used plastic anchors to hold the four screws in place, as well as sealant to keep the air and water out. Once it was screwed down tight, a nice bead of sealant on the backside and another bead of sealant on the edge. Then I used foil tape to seal everything up against the drywall on the inside. I used the opportunity to seal up the range hood's fan area to help it direct more air outside, as well as 1/4" wide strips of weather stripping around the exhaust side to ensure an airtight seal. Now that everything has been completed, it's time to move on to the next step. It's so much quieter in my house now! There is no longer any banging of the old vent's flimsy flap, I can no longer hear the loud neighbor kids, their small yappy dog, and the smell of the food no longer pervades the entire house when we cook. I strongly advise going the extra mile to ensure that the range hood is airtight; I have a feeling this one will last a long time.
TL; br>This is, without a doubt, the best exhaust vent money can buy (especially when compared to what's available at big box stores). The sheet metal is thicker gauge than most vents, and the weather stripping with weighted vent door makes this a very good product; however, if you're installing it on vinyl siding, I strongly advise you to install it behind the siding. It will last for the lifetime of the house and will (most likely) require no maintenance. br>br>Installation instructions (does not include microwave instructions - (Refer to the instructions provided by the manufacturer): br>br>Like many others, I decided to put this exhaust vent behind my siding. It took a day's worth of work and $50 in tool costs to finish the project. supplies. br>br>If you have any questions about removing siding, cutting siding, or installing j-hooks, go to the HouseImprovements YouTube channel. channel. It should be noted that window lap drip trim is not required for this project. 1. br>br> Components: 1 1/2" roofing nails, 1/2" or 5/8" white vinyl J-hooks, Tyvek (housewrap) seal tape, Malco SRT2 siding removal tool, Tyvek (housewrap) seal tape 1 1/2" wood or sheet metal screws (depending on the thickness of your siding).
2. Tools: 6" and 2' carpenter's level, tape measure, hammer, razor blade, keyhole (manual) or reciprocating saw, extra long drill bit, speed square, pencil, aviator/sheet metal snips
3. Mark out the interior dryall according to the specifications, as directed by your manufacturer. Once the rectangle has been drawn, mark the exact center.
4. With an extra long drill bit, drill a hole through the exact center of the interior rectangle, being careful to keep the drill level and plumb.
5. As needed, use the SRT2 tool to remove exterior vinyl siding (3 rows, total: Above and below, there is a row with a hole.
6. Remove any excess insulation and install the microwave with the wall vent adapter according to the manufacturer's instructions.
7. On the exterior housewrap, measure a rectangle that is exactly 3 inches long. 5 by 10 inches Based on the exterior drill hole, 25" (1/4" tolerance above exact measurements).
8. Cut the Tyvek/housewrap to the exterior measurement above, then use a saw to cut out the rectangle.
9. Measure from the base of the microwave wall adapter (not the lip, but the edge that touches the back of the microwave) to the depth of the exterior hole in the wall.
10. Using aviator/sheet metal snips, reduce (cut) the exhaust vent shaft to the exact measurement as shown above.
11. Carefully guide the shaft of the wall vent into the microwave adapter through the exterior hole. When it's properly installed, you'll notice that it moves freely and that the back of the vent's trim is flush with the wall. Sheet metal/wood screws are used to keep it in place.
11a. Take a photo with your phone inside the vent, flash on, to confirm the adapter seated itself into the vent shaft, as shown in the attached photo.
12. Start at the bottom and work your way up, covering the screws with housewrap seal tape. Overlap all edges of each previous piece of tape in a conservative manner (as shown in the photo).
13. J-cut and affix channel around the vent trim on all sides, completely covering it (including the screws).
14. Tape the top j-shaped part of the j-shaped part of the j- Covers the screws with a channel piece Stack two more tape layers on top of each other for a total of three taped rows.
14. Reinstall siding after trimming as needed.
15. To test the functionality of the microwave, turn on the exhaust fan. Overall impressions: br>br> br>Do yourself a favor and don't skimp on the quality of your work. There's a reason you're looking for this vent - there's a reason why you're looking for it. You're well aware of the issue with big-box stores' cheap, readily available materials. If you take your time and do it correctly, you'll end up with a fantastic, leak-free result. For the life of the house (or at least the microwave), you'll have a free experience with this wall vent. Hopefully, your wife will exclaim, "Wow, that looks like it's always been there!" ”. br>br>I'll update this review once I've had a chance to put it through its paces in terms of functionality and durability.
For a dryer, I went with two of the 3-inch round versions of this vent. A range hood and a downdraft cooktop both require 1/4x10" vents. I've had far too many plastic vents break and fail due to UV damage and age, so when it came time to move in, I went with these metal units. I like how the down-to-earth vibes are portrayed. The protected spout on the facing side extends far enough to clear J-shaped obstructions. Underlayment in the form of a channel and foam. They should update the installation instructions to include new vinyl siding; it would be a shame if people followed the instructions and caulked it onto the face. The only issue I had was getting the duct to fit over the range hood outlet. The duct size is correct, but the sheet metal's inside corner attachments are blocking it. To get these to fit over the range outlet, I had to cut and bend them outwards. Connecting the downdraft to a round by rectangular boot was no problem.
This vent hood outperforms every other model I've seen. It's heavy, solid, and not made of plastic, so it's simple to put together. Reasonable price, and it should last a long time. The door is perfectly weighted and balanced to prevent it from slamming shut in the event of a windstorm. The duct allows for more air to be expelled than our previous cheap plastic hood, making the Broan range hood even quieter. On low, it's nearly undetectable, and on high, it's just a pleasant "whoosh. " This is a fantastic upgrade that comes highly recommended for re-use. projects involving siding.
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