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Thread: Dryer duct venting
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07-21-2011, 07:47 AM #1
Dryer duct venting
Is it o.k. to terminate your dryer duct through a foundation vent? Only other option in this particular case would be through the foundation wall. I see it done this way quite often, but wanted to see from others what they thought. I can't find anywhere where it says you can't. May not be the "correct" way, but is it something worthy of writing up? Thanks in advance.
Steve
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07-21-2011, 09:09 AM #2
Re: Dryer duct venting
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07-21-2011, 09:46 AM #3
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07-21-2011, 10:21 AM #4
Re: Dryer duct venting
The dryer duct reduces the net free area of the foundation vent. If the net free area falls below the 1:150 rule for the ventilatied space, then it is a ventilation issue for the space.
"The Code is not a peak to reach but a foundation to build from."
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07-21-2011, 10:30 AM #5
Re: Dryer duct venting
what are your thoughts on insulating a rigid metal dryer duct that is exposed in the crawlspace. Don't ever see it on an exposed dryer duct, but that doesn't mean condensation won't collect inside the pipe and lint sticking to it and clogging over time. Thoughts? Do you ever call it out? thanks in advance
Steve
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07-21-2011, 02:20 PM #6
Re: Dryer duct venting
I don't make an issue out of it when a duct runs through a foundation vent, unless there is minimal ventilation present. Just make sure there are no gaps in the screening.
I've never seen anyone insulate a dryer duct, but it couldn't hurt.
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07-21-2011, 05:06 PM #7
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07-22-2011, 08:46 AM #8
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