Installing 6" duct for kitchen fan in basement

Aug 18, 2007 4 Replies

I need to install a kitchen fan in a basement. The fan maker says I must use 6" ducting. So I need to cut a 6" hole. Trouble is I will have to cut this hole through one of the 9" beams supporting the floor. Is this safe?



Thanks in advance.


Nope - you will have to go around the support.

"Mike E. Fullerton" wrote in message news:IlLxi.68190$_d2.12261@pd7urf3no...

NO! You have to find a different path. Go under it if you have to or find a better appliance. Or go through a wall.

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