Good call on the exhaust fan—I underestimated how much difference it makes until I installed one myself. Curious though, did you check if your fan vents properly outside? Seen a few DIY installs venting straight into the attic... moisture nightmare waiting to happen.
Good point about venting outside—seen a few attic mold disasters myself from DIY installs gone wrong. Did you already have an existing vent route, or did you have to cut through an exterior wall or roof? Roof vents can be tricky to seal properly... had one tenant's install leak after heavy rain. Ended up using a roof vent kit with proper flashing, solved the issue nicely. Curious how yours turned out.
Roof vents are definitely tricky beasts... seen plenty of DIY attempts turn into indoor waterfalls, lol. If you're going through the roof, flashing kits are your best friend—just make sure you seal it up tight with roofing sealant. Had one homeowner swear he sealed it perfectly, but after a storm, his bathroom turned into a mini splash park. Proper flashing and a generous helping of sealant did the trick. Hope yours stayed dry!
Roof vents can definitely bite you if you're not careful. For anyone tackling this, here's my quick rundown: First, cut the hole just big enough—too large and you'll have trouble sealing it properly. Then, slide your flashing under the shingles above and over the ones below to channel water away. Don't skimp on roofing sealant; apply a generous bead around the flashing edges and nail heads. Finally, check your work after the first rainstorm... better safe than soggy.
Totally agree—roof vents can be sneaky little devils if you're not careful. Couple extra plumbing-specific points:
- Make sure your vent pipe extends at least 6 inches above the roofline to avoid snow buildup or debris blocking airflow.
- Don't forget to angle the vent flashing slightly downhill—water loves finding flat spots to chill out and cause trouble.
- And speaking from experience, double-check your attic afterward. Nothing worse than thinking you're golden, then finding a sneaky drip weeks later... ask me how I know.
