How to install a bathroom fan in a basement.

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Ideal Direct Home Improvements & Indoor Gardening

4 жыл бұрын

If you’re finishing your basement and you need an exhaust fan for a bathroom, watch this video and see how it’s done. Please enjoy, like and subscribe! Don’t forget to watch our other videos!
Here are the Amazon links to help you with your bathroom exhaust project that I used.
Materials Used:
4" x 10' Duct Insulation Sleeve with Poly
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Recommended Fans that we have used, there are many for you to choose from on amazon.
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Tools Used:
My "Favourite" SDS Drill
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Bosch HS1470 SDS Plus Viper Long Life Chisel 3/4" Flat
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Bosch HC2064 S4L SDS-Plus Shank Bit 3/8" X 10" long (for Pilot hole drilling to outside)
USA not available
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Makita 5 Piece Drilling SDS-Plus Bits For Rotary Hammers Carbide Tipped Bit Set For Concrete & Masonry
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HVAC Duct Crimper
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HOMEPAK Pan-Head Square Drive Sheet Metal Screws, Zinc
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@tannerc900 6 ай бұрын

Man oh man are you ever knowledgeable with this stuff. If I had you in my area I would hire you left right and centre for stuff around my house

@twiincentral8780 3 жыл бұрын

Woah. What a great video by a professional. I actually never see people show brick exterior work, it’s always siding. Great work!

@Searchng 2 жыл бұрын

Wow crazy. This is exactly how I intended to install my basement fan situation… nice to see you had great success with it

@JEMadaras 2 жыл бұрын

This helped me a lot in my attic installation. Thank you!!!!!

@wakeupandhuman1800 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great instruction

@cp3onmtv963 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks for making! I also have brick on the outside and a old bathroom that doesn’t have an exhaust fan and wondered how it should be done, thanks!

@wellibee 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Very informative!

@mikethornhill876 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video...very informative.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 4 ай бұрын

Thank you soo much!

@patrickleeuwenvan3741 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video, thank you. I appreciate your calm and neutral way of explaining.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 2 жыл бұрын

Patrick! Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s an absolute pleasure making videos that help people! 😊 Thank you for watching!

@10469 3 жыл бұрын

Best video on this install. Great job.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching!

@Migrant2011 3 жыл бұрын

One video and too many things to learn! Awesome, it was great

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@stephenmercedes5241 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff man! I’ve been looking for this video for the longest!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope your keeping healthy and safe!

@RobertSiwik1968 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I didn't know about insulating the pipe. Thanks!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Robert! It’s my pleasure! Stay safe and healthy and stay tuned!

@craighahn9261 Жыл бұрын

Great video - very helpful! I wish I would have watched it before I bought a (cheapo) bore saw to try to cut the circular hole through brick at my sons house. I’ll use this method when I relocate his dryer vent, which currently exits through a window. Keep up the good work!

@electrosaleh11 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I did my bathroom ventilation with the help of your video.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

That’s wonderful! Nice to hear that I helped! Thank you very much!

@paritalasbabu 2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly explained 👌

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m happy to hear that you liked the video!

@ClaytonBigsby5452 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! This is so helpful as I am about to do this same project. Thanks for this!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Clay! It makes me so happy knowing I helped you!

@brandoncuckler2201 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thank you for watching! Stay Safe and healthy!

@jamescarel5520 2 жыл бұрын

Man you’re like 👍 the best instructor in the world

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@sufinawaz 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man - this was really useful!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Sufi Nawaz thank you so much! I really appreciate it! I hope you stay tuned for more videos! Stay safe and healthy!

@jefferystalks8232 4 жыл бұрын

Great video again Edward! Keep them coming! Very interesting on how the exhaust all have to be insulated 😱

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@parrydhaliwal6035 2 жыл бұрын

Best explanation! You earned my subscription bro

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Parry! I really appreciate that!

@jameskeating3258 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you this video helped me a lot.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

@415973415 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Happy someone finally made this video. Excellent!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Please share it with your friends and other platforms. Stay safe and healthy!

@bigbeef8935 3 жыл бұрын

Timco diamond hole saw . Make it nice spend the money

@jjoflower6811 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! It was exactly what I needed to do in my basement bathroom and your thorough instructions showed me exactly what I needed to do. I sure wish I could find someone like you local! Thanks again!!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and I’m so happy to hear that this video could help you! I really appreciate your kind words! Have a happy new year!

@LifeWithBillSiff 5 ай бұрын

Nice thanks for the info

@MrDevonrichards 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I did this in my basement bathroom during Ruffin. Cost me less than $100.00. I did use the more flexible vents though. Thanks for posting!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ccrabbit2264 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@andriyk.o6978 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@JohnSmith-ip8kp Жыл бұрын

Thank you bro

@johnathanbarnes6796 Жыл бұрын

awesome!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeffrey! I appreciate your kind words! Lot of videos to come I have maybe over 100 hours of all kinds especially to help out the DIYER! 😉

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Жыл бұрын

Hey everyone! Hope everyone is well! I’m happy to hear that this video has helped a lot of people! I really need to say, for all those who keep leaving comments about the distance of the bathroom vent to the furnace vent,,, 1- it was the only place where we had a cavity to install the ducts. I clearly mentioned this in the video. 2- The furnace pipes were all moved and extended to code for the final inspection. Notice approximately 13 mins in the video,,, you will see in the far right,,that the new pipes were ready and waiting the relocation, so if you’re here to comment on that, there’s your answer. People please be kind in your comments, this video was about roughing in a bathroom fan in a basement, I made this video to help people that just wanted to see how we do it, no more no less. Always check with your local building codes to get it done properly and by code! Don’t look for building codes in KZfaq. For those who liked and found that this video helpful, I would like to thank you for your kindness and appreciation. Thank you and help us out by liking and subscribing! 😊 Best regards, Edward

@TruthSeekerAi 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT DEMO

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind feedback!

@priscillagordon1931 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@FormaldehydeSon 2 жыл бұрын

great vid! I was wondering how to do this exact installation!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching it’s always a pleasure to help! Stay tuned for more videos! Happy remodelling!

@user-ju3od5gy5q 9 ай бұрын

appreciate the video. very helpful. subscribed.

@mikejarrett9077 Жыл бұрын

Great great video

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for watching and sharing your appreciation it means a lot to me, especially when our videos help people!

@komogortev 4 жыл бұрын

nice vid, thank you

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope this helps! Stay safe and healthy! Happy remodelling!

@dyingforpie6879 3 жыл бұрын

Good video! Exactly what im about to do.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! How did it work out for you?

@dyingforpie6879 3 жыл бұрын

@@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 🤣 side tracked by plumbing- about a week setback

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

@@dyingforpie6879 isn’t that life! 😉 If I can help, I’m here.

@dimionlee6951 3 жыл бұрын

very awesome video! I am working on my basement and thanks..i'm going to search for ow to installing shower, toilet & sink & water lines..if i had the money, hack i'll just hire you.!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That’s great to hear! I’m sure with enough research you will do just fine! Don’t forget to subscribe! Lots of great videos on our channel that can help you and many more to come. Have fun and happy remodelling! Stay safe and healthy!

@michaelball4720 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments. I will take your advice regarding using rigid duct work.

@ranasinghbassi5035 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure I hope you are keeping safe and healthy!

@Okikor1 2 жыл бұрын

Very detailed. thanks! Also, would drilling the hole affect the structural integrity of the joist?

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and great question, it will not affect the structure. We are drilling through the rim joist, and not a joist that is holding a span. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

@mackikey 3 жыл бұрын

Nice and professionally done . How much do something like that normally cost to get done

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Thats a very difficult question to answer, because it all depends on the country you live in, and I really don’t like to quote anything online. My advice is get 3 quotes from professionals in your area.

@TyOTT-lg2wq 2 жыл бұрын

great video, thanks. Can I use insulated flex duct instead?

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes you can for a bathroom fan.👍🏻 thanks for watching!

@marksternweis4598 Жыл бұрын

I wish we had a new bathroom fans in the basement that can get the smoke out.

@aq8550 3 жыл бұрын

Great job!!! helpful! why do use insulation outside pipe? Thank you!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it’s the building code minimum requirements.

@aq8550 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching stay safe and healthy!

@robertherald2546 3 жыл бұрын

very nicely done....who makes the ductwork insulation sleeve and where can i get it???

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ,,,The big box stores sell them. We get it from a local supplier noble trade. Stay safe and healthy!

@Average--Joe 9 ай бұрын

Why did i never know about cualking like this.

@James_m7 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Is it okay to just screw in the fan housing on one side to the joist? I'm wondering if the opposite side of the housing with the fan will drop over time...

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, if you feel that the screw is sufficient to hold the fan up, I don’t see why not. Thanks for watching! Please don’t forget to subscribe and enjoy all our videos

@michaelball4720 11 ай бұрын

Great video. My bathroom is on the other side of my exterior wall. I've got a twenty foot run of duct work to get from the bathroom to the exterior wall. Do they make fans that will accommodate such a long run?

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! They sure do, you would be looking for a fan with a high cfm rating. I have finished basements with the same issue, and they were inspected because we had building permits and the inspector was ok with the lengthy run. We used straight galvanized pipe with Galvanized elbows with very few elbows and insulated 4’ from the exterior with the pipe insulation as shown. We used aluminum tape on the seams and it passed. The important thing is not to use aluminum or plastic flex pipe. The rigid pipe let’s the air flow with minimum resistance. If you can find a shorter run it is better though. 20 ft might be pushing it a tad. But regardless remember a bathroom fan is more for air flow and clearing the air and humidity after using the shower and or potty. You can also install a fan booster in the duct if you want. This will surely help! Here is an example of a in-line fan booster amzn.to/44BQc3W Hope this helps and thank you for watching!

@keerthanasofivijay 3 жыл бұрын

Nice and helpful video! I'll be trying this out. Do you have links for where you got the products that you used in the vid (ex. ventilation fan, reducer, straight pipe, vent cover )?

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great to hear that I helped you! Everything in the video, that I used can all be purchased from Home Depot or any big box hardware stores! Thanks again for watching! Stay safe and healthy!

@keerthanasofivijay 3 жыл бұрын

@@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Thanks!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome!

@montelalman7119 3 жыл бұрын

Np1 should go on the inside the plastic cap. Seal good and press in plastic cap , then put in the 4 screws. Caulk on the out looks cheesy 🤣🤣🤣. I go inside and seal good around the metal pipe with caulk .

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

The expanding foam sealed up the entire cavity and against the pipe insulation on the inside. The caulking looks like that because it skins once it comes out of the gun, you cant tool the type I use. The brick was not smooth. The caulkings characteristics smooth out on its own once it cures. Caulking on the inside of the cavity that was used was completely impossible. I hope the video helped you, thanks for watching!

@c121hains 2 жыл бұрын

Should there be a bit of a slant from the duct out to the side there so if there's condensation from the moist air, it goes outside of the house instead of dripping back inside and to the fan?

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 2 жыл бұрын

Simple answer, Rob,,,is no. I have never had any building inspector here in Ontario asking or concerned about a slope. As long as the pipe is insulated the way I showed you should be fine.

@robcanad 3 жыл бұрын

Great video especially showing how you measured and made the opening through the brick exterior. Two comments, I noticed you didn't tape the long pipe to the vent pipe coming from the outside, I'm guessing the foam insulation will take care of that. Secondly I read that a negative slope is recommended, you didn't mention this or is it not important? Thanks again.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The joint should be taped. To be honest I think I might have not included the footage. In regards to a negative slope, I never been concerned. When our hvac and rough ins get inspections, they have always passed with no comments from our city inspectors about negative slope. They are mostly concerned about the insulation an proper sizing and connections. Rob, I would love to include all details in our videos, but it would make videos very long. Don’t forget I’m not just another pretty face, I actually do the work and it’s not easy trying to push production in a job and make a video to help people. Thanks for watching, stay safe and healthy 👍🏻

@robcanad 3 жыл бұрын

@@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions!

@robcanad 3 жыл бұрын

@@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Oh and I just became your 800th subscriber, I'm surprised you don't have 10k+.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, if you ever want to ask any questions please don’t hesitate. Happy holidays!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

@@robcanad wow! That’s awesome! Thank you Rob for joining us on our journey on KZfaq! 🎊🎉

@reaganackermann8327 2 жыл бұрын

Hey. Have you ever done basement duct work for a hybrid water heater. ?? Similar process ?

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I’m sorry, I haven’t

@scantron84 3 жыл бұрын

I'm doing this on the second floor bathroom. Is it ok to drill all the pilot holes from the inside out? Thanks,

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Great question, I would drill the center from the inside first to mark it on the outside, then I would check to see if the location is good. You can drill all the holes from inside but might be a little off. It will be more accurate drilling the rest from the outside. Hope everything works out well for you! Stay safe and healthy and thanks for watching!

@rvwjboi23 3 жыл бұрын

Im putting up new basement windows, i dont want to go thru my walls, can i use one of my basement window for this case similar to a dryer vent?

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

You can do whatever you want, I wouldn’t recommend it, you will be losing a perfectly good window.

@davel8218 Жыл бұрын

I was not sure drilling around the hole will work, this video saves me $$ for renting the hole saw&SDS max drill:) You mentioned the code (presumedly you meant OBC) requires 4ft insulated pipe, but what if I don't have 4ft space to run the pipe, what will be the solution? Is there minimum space required between the hole and window? Thanks.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Жыл бұрын

The vent pipe can be any length, it doesn’t have to be 4 feet, as long as you insulated the pipe you have , you’re good, You should check with your local building department for codes and requirements. Have you subscribed to our channel?

@davel8218 Жыл бұрын

@@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 absolutely subscribed. keep good work!

@gekkogordon 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you have to put the funnel aluminum tube instead of connecting it to the vent directly in its 4-inch format from the fan to the exhaust vent?

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

The fan only has a 3” exhaust. So it’s a reducer from 3” fan to the 4” pipe to vent to exterior.

@chrishouse5753 3 жыл бұрын

dont most regions have three foot code for vent away from window?

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Great question, I think I have answered this before, Yes they do, that vent was there and somehow passed the builders inspection back when the house was built, we relocated it after the video was filmed because it wasn’t safe to keep it where it is in the video. Did the video help you, did you enjoy the video?

@gabakusa 2 жыл бұрын

few questions: 1-why do you have to leave 4ft ductwork? can you just put a fan and the exhaust against the wall? (or it is because of the cold weather?) i see in lowes and home depot they have a Panasonic fan with short ductwork instead of 4ft like you said

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 2 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to have 4 ft of duct, I mentioned depending on your building code, you might have to insulate the pipe a minimum of 4 ft. You can put the fan wherever you want.

@johnheffelfinger551 4 жыл бұрын

Aren't you installing that to close to the exhaust vent from the furnace? I thought you had to be a minimum distance from any opening to the house. Example. Door/ window/ vent/ air intake/ and so on.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 4 жыл бұрын

John Heffelfinger it was installed in the only possible cavity that led to the exterior, after the fan was installed we extended all the furnace vent pipe over 12” to have a 12” clearance. The 2 ft rule applies to the gas meter, to any window or door. The gas meter is more crucial to keep the 2 ft away because it does have a vent that exhausts. Always check your local building code. Stay safe and healthy!

@ccexe0 Жыл бұрын

big problem--the dirt from the dryer will be draw in to the furnace that may cause the furnace malfunction. Too Close to the furnace intake.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input. Don’t worry about the furnace pipes, they were relocated to meet code after inspection. This video was about how to rough in a fan in a basement. Did the video help you?

@hoperohr7754 2 жыл бұрын

I know this has to be 3 ft away from windows etc. But, is there a minimum distance from the ground that it must be?

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 2 жыл бұрын

I have never heard anything of sorts, from the ground, but I’m sure it would be best to keep it as high off the ground not to get covered by snow. Hope, KZfaq videos have nothing to do with enforcing the building code. Every building code in every area, country is different. If you want to check building codes, I would contact your local building department. This video was to help people understand the process. Hope that helps ! Thank you for watching, I hope you enjoyed it!😊

@5tranger Жыл бұрын

by Ontario code, you must be min. 1 foot away from the ground

@PCleo Жыл бұрын

Hi, what is the tape you used? Is it aluminium foil tape?

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@PCleo Жыл бұрын

@@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 I bought one but it is not strong, when I tear it off from the attached white sheet, the foil tape become small pieces. Btw, can aluminum tape be used on upvc pipe? Does it stick well?