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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you're confusing what he said.

It used to be common to vent into the space above the soffit. That is no longer allowed. You can vent through the soffit, ie the exhaust goes to the exterior below the soffit. Depending on how the soffit and roof are constructed there isn't always space to do this.[/quote]

If you're referring to me, 18:02, I'm not sure how I am confused, and I think you are misinterpreting me...I said (about soffit venting): "You might also be able to vent out and down through the soffit (and if it is near a window then you can open the window to access the vent and clean it)."  I said "out and down" meaning not into the soffit cavity but with an exhaust termination on the surface of the soffit and having the exhausted air blow out into the open atmosphere. You should never vent into an enclosed space since it will just build up moisture[/quote]

I was replying to 17:46 who said that venting through the soffit wasn't code.

But I've never had to clean the grill of an exhaust fan other than a dryer.[/quote]

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