Flat Roof Dryer Vent Termination

For medium snowfall zones and or higher profile roof tiles select the larger model 486 which is as efficient but taller.

Flat roof dryer vent termination. Broan nutone 8 inch roof cap for flat roof aluminum. Dry fit the vent to confirm adequate shingle lifting and removal is sufficient. Its precision tuned design creates no resistance giving a level of performance previously unavailable in our industry. Bath exhaust vent fans range hoods doorbells fresh air systems specialty ventilation heating.

Termination cap for an electric clothes dryer on a flat roof venting an electric clothes dryer through a roof is fine and allowed and the vent termination caps for a pitched roof are also fine but what about a termination cap for a flat roof. Broan nutone roof cap for flat roof aluminum up to 12 inch round duct. The new dryerjack is engineered specifically for dryers. Remove the nails that hold those shingles in place by carefully sliding the flat bar between the shingles and the roof sheathing.

Djk486u the new dryerjack series hoods are roof vent terminations specifically designed for dryer venting. Exhaust duct terminations shall be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer s installation instructions. Terminating the shorter duct run with a dryerjack helps venting through the roof deliver on the promise this shorter route offers. Clothes dryer vents should terminate outdoors and should be screened enough to prevent entry by animals as well as to minimize cold back drafting when the dryer is not in operation.

They meet or exceed all code requirements and deliver superior airflow efficiency. At less than 5 1 2 above the roof plane it is also low profile for minimal visibility. If the manufacturer s instructions do not specify a termination location the exhaust duct shall terminate not less than 3 feet 914 mm in any direction from openings into buildings. 26 gauge galvalume single unit weight.

Non restrictive dryer roof vent termination complies with imc 504 4 irc 1502 3 material. Until now however there were no roof terminations that met all of the stringent dryer venting requirements. Shorter duct runs created by venting the dryer straight through the roof can improve drying efficiency and lessen lint buildup.