Exhaust Vent and Fan
The sink, tub
and especially the shower
introduce a lot of moisture into the bathroom. Therefore, proper ventilation
of a bathroom is essential to prevent mold, rot or other moisture-related
problems from developing. Exhaust fans and vents are installed to
ventilate and remove the moisture in all new bathrooms. The fan unit
is usually ceiling-mounted and directs the air through the vent to the
exterior of the house. Though required on new homes, older houses
often make use of a window instead of exhaust fans to ventilate the
bathroom.
A
common problem with exhaust fans and vents is when the vent does not
terminate on the exterior of the building. Improperly terminated exhaust
vents usually terminate in the attic area, which causes excessive moisture
in the attic.
The excessive moisture in the attic can lead to moisture-related problems
such as wood rot in the structural components of the home.
Some exhaust fans integrate normal incandescent or neon
lighting with the fan housing. Some even integrate infrared heat lamps to
warm the bathroom.
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