Nightmare Job! Installing Ductwork For A Range Hood
This is one job no one wants to do.
The HVAC guys don’t want to do it. The plumbers don’t want to do it, and the Electricians definitely don’t want to do it.
So can you guess what I’m doing?
I’m installing the ductwork for the range hood.
I had to cut a hole through this rim board to hook up the final section.
It was too tight here for the jig saw, so I finished the cut with my hackzall.
This hood will vent away smoke, steam, and grease from the gas range below it.
I temporarily set the 90-degree elbow in place so I could get a measurement for the last section of pipe I needed.
I’m not an HVAC guy, but I know enough to be dangerous.
When connecting ductwork you want to make sure the crimped ends point in the direction of the air flow.
I taped all the sections together with 3M 3340 Aluminum Foil Tape. I also insulated the duct so hopefully we won’t have any issues with condensation.
Always check the manufacturer’s specs so you know how far you can run, and keep track of the 90s because they count for extra distance.
Here’s the end cap I got for the soffit- it has an insect screen and rubber gasket to hold it in place.
I also installed a spring damper to keep the cold air out. Let me know in the comments- what do you think is the worst job to do in construction? @hausplans
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