Edited 1/22/2004 6:18:20 PM ET by Mark40
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I am installing a new range hood. I am using a ducted hood that requires a duct to the outside? (hence the name ducted) I am having trouble determining the height where it turns to discharge thought the wall. The local building code does not address this. The installation guide does not recommend any particular height. The wall outside has a roof overhang at the same level as the roof above the stove, 9′ or so. What is an efficient height to discharge the range hood? I plan on running the duct through the cabinet above the stove and then add a 90 degree elbow straight through the wall and the hood is a Braun (sp?). The wall is 6″ stud with brick facing. the hole is easy enough, I hope. Also, any ideas on how to jazz or hide the duct above the cabinet, other than copper duct ($$$)?
Thanks
Mark
Edited 1/22/2004 6:18:20 PM ET by Mark40
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most range hoods have the option of venting throught the top or the back of the hood
id cut a hole in the wall under the cabinet usually 4x10 or 3 x 10 and run it straight out
The outside wall is where the grill and the kids store their bikes. I want it high enough to eliminate the kids banging into it or getting hit by the steam, but not too high that it will not function. The hood I have uses a standard 3x10.
Can you build a temporary three-sided (or whatever else) barrier that will prevent kid impact damage without affecting the exhaust flow ?
Maybe use the same type of siding, etc ?
Remove it when the kids grow older.
You could run a rectangular duct up through the cabinet and install a false back.