How To Install Microwave Vent Through Wall With Vinyl Siding
This heavy duty wall vent is made of zinc coated galvanized steel.
How to install microwave vent through wall with vinyl siding. Vinyl siding detail for exhaust duct if you use a j block you still have the issue of sealing the vent properly to it. What i ve done is cut an opening in the siding the size of the vent minus the flange. Tape the vent edges and then install j channels around 4 sides of the exhaust vent and trim the vinyl siding to fit. Rectangular appliance wall vent is designed to fit most range hoods that will be vented outside through a wall.
The old microwave did not. Install exterior vent hood utilizing proper exterior installation techniques applicable to your siding material. Line up microwave to duct and connect by placing it on the wall bracket or connecting bolts above. I have attached 2 pictures of what someone did with the tape and how the j channels.
My microwave currently is on the interior wall i am running a 3 1 4 ducting above cabinet to exit out to the side of my house for venting. Re install trim or siding. Photo of unit installed it was heavy and bulky. This usually takes two people.
This wall vent features a spring loaded damper which helps provide you with a tighter closing. I would like to use that path to vent a new microwave. I want to vent to the outside. Install as you would a roof boot having the top flange under the siding and the bottom over it.
The master flow 3 1 4 in. They have exhaust hoods for over the range microwaves that will match your siding shape. Use 3m flashing tape or vycor or tyvek tape to assist ensure that water will not enter the building envelope.