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Can a bathroom fan be vented into the attic?

Top Answer: No (65% of 40 votes).
Can a bathroom fan be vented into the attic?
Yes
32%
No
65%
Not sure
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Answer: No
Explanation: No. A bathroom exhaust fan should not vent into the attic. The fan should exhaust humid air directly outdoors through a properly installed roof or exterior wall vent. Venting into the attic can introduce moisture that may contribute to condensation, mold growth, damaged insulation, and deterioration of framing or roof sheathing.
Knoxville Tub to Shower Conversions
Answer: No
Explanation: No, a bathroom fan should never be vented into the attic. That warm, moist air gets trapped up there and can lead to mold growth, wood rot, soggy insulation, and even structural damage over time.
Grellis Construction
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Coding requires all venting to go outside
KRAOS LLC
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Answer: No
Explanation: No because this could cause moisture issues in your attic.
Construct Boss
Answer: No
Explanation: Not ICC 2012, must go through the lid.
Misija construction
Answer: Yes
Explanation: As long as the attic is properly vented and there are no obstructions at the fan, it would be acceptable
iDesign Interiors, LLC
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Answer: Yes
Explanation: It's not recommended but it could be vented to be close to an attic vent such as a gable vent. Recommended is to the outside of the house.
Backyard Boys Enterprise, LLC
Answer: No
Explanation: You will cause mold and damage the insulation and drywall beneath it.
Relux Construction LLC
Answer: No
Explanation: Needs to get odors and moisture outside
Eric Dahl, Building Design & Drafting
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Answer: No
Explanation: This would be nasty to do!
Kitchen Remodeling Chicago
Answer: Yes
Explanation: I don't recommend
Modern Creations Construction