Agreed, proper insulation helps a ton, but also consider:
- Slightly angling ducts downward toward the vent can help moisture drain naturally.
- Checking your exhaust fan strength—sometimes upgrading to a stronger unit makes a noticeable difference.
Worked for me anyway... no drips in months.
Great tips, especially angling the ducts—I never thought of that one. My exhaust fan used to sound like a dying helicopter, but upgrading it made showers way less steamy. Now if only I could convince the kids to take shorter showers...
Haha, good luck with that! Have you tried timing their showers or maybe playing some embarrassing music after 10 minutes? Worked wonders at my place... briefly. Seriously though, angling the ducts is a game changer. Did you notice a big difference in noise just from upgrading the fan, or did you have to tweak something else too? I'm still battling the helicopter effect in our guest bath—any tips appreciated.
"Seriously though, angling the ducts is a game changer."
Careful with angling ducts too aggressively—had a tenant complain about condensation buildup causing mold issues. Upgrading fans helped, but proper insulation and vent sealing made the real difference in noise and safety.
Careful with angling ducts too aggressively—had a tenant complain about condensation buildup causing mold issues. Upgrading fans helped, but proper insulation and vent sealing made the real dif...
Interesting point about condensation. I haven't had mold issues myself, but now you've got me wondering...could the duct angle itself really be the main culprit, or is it more about airflow and humidity management overall? I've noticed even with proper insulation, some bathrooms just seem more prone to moisture buildup—maybe it's something else entirely, like fan placement or bathroom layout? Curious if anyone's found a sweet spot between duct angles and fan power to avoid these headaches.
