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Is it okay to vent my bathroom fan into the attic space?

Anonymous user 17/06/2026 - 8:42 AM

Hi there, we had our bathroom done 7 years ago and part of the design included installing an exhaust fan in the ceiling right above the shower. Now that we're getting ready to sell our house, we've found that the exhaust fan is venting straight into the attic. After doing a bit of research, we've realized this might be an issue. We contacted the contractor who did the bathroom and he insists it's fine for the fan to vent into the attic but we're not convinced. We're worried this could come up on a home inspection report and we might have to fix it or knock some money off our selling price... plus there's the matter of any damage in the attic from moisture. We've given him numerous chances to sort this out but it seems like he's avoiding it. Is it actually against the code to have a fan vent into the attic? Will this come up on an inspection report? If that's the case who can we reach out to for help in getting this sorted out? Any help or advice would be really appreciated!

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Roofing

Repair vs replace?

Anonymous user 17/06/2026 - 8:42 AM

How do I know when I should repair the tiles on my roof, versus replace them?

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Roofing

fixing a leaking skylight window

Anonymous user 17/06/2026 - 8:42 AM

1. We have a skylight on the roof of our addition to the house ( one floor only) 2. It is 45 x 45 in and is older than 25 years approx 3. It is starting to leak ( small infiltration ) during heavy rains 4. The roof ( shingle) is in good condition 5. Question : what is the best fix ? Thanks

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