HOOD VENTS
Lambro produces HAVC hood vents, which are crucial parts of kitchen, bathroom, and dryer HVAC ventilation systems. Our hood vent products may be listed as roof vents, hood vents, under eve vents, or caps on our site.
When searching for ” hood vents,” “exhaust vents,” or “vent hoods” on Google, one may come across pages about kitchen range hoods, which are hood canopies that remove smoke and odors from cooking ranges or car hoods.
However, these terms also have a different meaning in regards to HVAC ventilation systems for kitchens, dryers, and bathrooms. HVAC hood vents refer to the final component of a HVAC system that allows exhaust- fumes, moist air and hot air to escape through an exterior wall or roof. These types of hood vents are often referred to as wall/roof caps, roof/wall vents, dryer vent hoods, or simply as a vent hood or exhaust vent.
Common types of hood vents
KITCHEN ROOF & WALL HOOD VENTS
A roof or wall Hood vent cap is an important part of a ducted range hood installation.
The roof or wall hood vent / cap should match the diameter of your ductwork.
Lambro offers kitchen roof and wall Hood vent caps in plastic with diameters ranging from 6” to 8” and aluminum roof Hood vent caps that fits ducts up to 10″ round or ducts 3 ¼” x 10″.
Our roof venting hood caps are appropriate for range hoods with the following CFM ratings.
• 0-400 CFM: minimum duct size of 4”, recommended duct size of 6”
• 401-600 CFM: minimum duct size of 6”, recommended duct size of 8”
• 601-900 CFM: minimum duct size of 7”, recommended duct size of 8”-10”
• 901-1200 CFM: minimum duct size of 8”, recommended duct size of 10”-12”
• 1200+ CFM: minimum 10” diameter duct, recommended duct size of 12”
KITCHEN ROOF HOOD VENTS
LAMBRO PLASTIC ROOF CAPS / HOOD VENTS
Features:
• For Shingle Roof Installations Only
• Opening/closing damper prevents outside elements from entering the vent
• Screen prevents birds from nesting inside of vent
• Designed to prevent leaks with proper installation
• Spec sheets and installation instruction are available on each product page
EXAMPLES:
6″ Black Plastic Roof Vent
Pack Quantity: 1 / Retail Package Type: Single Pack
7″ Black Plastic Roof Cap
Pack Quantity:1 / Retail Package Type: Single Pack
8″ Black Plastic Roof Cap
Pack Quantity:1 / Retail Package Type: Single Pack
LAMBRO ALUMINUM ROOF CAPS / HOOD VENTS
Features:
• Opening/closing damper prevents outside elements from entering the vent
• Screen prevents birds from nesting inside of vent
• Designed to prevent leaks with proper installation
• Spec Sheet available on each product page
Aluminum Roof Cap – Item #107
Pack Quantity:1 / Retail Package Type: Single Pack
Aluminum Roof Cap – Item #116
Pack Quantity: 1 / Retail Package Type: Single Pack
KITCHEN WALL HOOD VENTS
Wall hood vent caps are one of the most convenient ways to hide the termination holes from Hood systems in exterior walls. A well-made wall hood vent cap will guard against dirt, debris, and animals for many years, yet not interfere with the exterior aesthetics of a home. Regardless of what kind of air Hood application you have, finish your Hood system professionally by purchasing a wall Hood vent from Lambro.
Lambro’s wall vent caps are hooded. They are constructed from plastic in white or grey and aluminum. Most Lambro wall hood vents product pages have both a spec sheet and installation instructions.
Aluminum Hood Vents / Wall Caps
Features depending on the model include:
• Opening/closing damper prevents outside elements from entering the vent
• Damper is spring loaded to keep damper closed when not in use
• Back-draft damper helps prevent undesirable air backflow
• Some aluminum wall caps have screens (S) to prevent birds from nesting inside the vent
• Available in sizes from 6” – 8” round
EXAMPLES:
6″ Aluminum Wall Cap – Item #346 No screen
Pack Quantity: 1 / Retail Package Type: Single Pack
7″ Aluminum Wall Cap – Item #347S w/ screen
Pack Quantity:1 / Retail Package Type: Single Pack
8″ Aluminum Wall Cap – Item #3480
Pack Quantity: 6 / Retail Package Type: Bulk Pack
LAMBRO PLASTIC 6” TO 8” ROUND HOOD VENT WALL CAPS:
• Opening/closing damper prevents outside elements from entering the vent
• Damper is spring loaded to keep damper closed when not in use
• Back-draft damper helps prevent undesirable air backflow
• Have screens to prevent birds from nesting inside the vent
• Available in sizes from 6” – 8” round
• Colors: white or grey
• UV inhibitor is used to help prevent the premature fading of vent
Plastic Wall Hood Vents
EXAMPLES:
6″ Gray Plastic Wall Cap Item #351GR w/ screen
Pack Quantity: 1 / Retail Package Type: Retail Carton
6″ White Plastic Wall Cap – Item #3510W
Pack Quantity: 18 / Retail Package Type: Bulk Pack
7″ White Plastic Wall Cap #352W
Pack Quantity: 1 / Retail Package Type: Single Pack
8″ White Plastic Wall Cap
Pack Quantity: 1 / Retail Package Type: Single Pack
LAMBRO 3 1/4″ X 10″ WALL HOOD VENTS for RIGID DUCTWORK
• The 3 1/4″ X 10″ size is equivalent to a 6″ round.
• Available in aluminum and plastic (white or grey)
• Spec sheet available on product page
• Opening/closing damper prevents outside elements from entering the vent
• Damper is spring loaded to keep damper closed when not in use
• Plastic wall caps have a UV inhibitor is used to help prevent the premature fading of vent
3 1/4″ X 10″ Aluminum Wall Cap – Item #106R
Pack Quantity: 1 / Package Type: Retail Carton
3 1/4″ X 10″ Aluminum Wall Cap – Item #106S w/ screen
Pack Quantity:6 / Package Type: Bulk Pack
3 1/4″ X 10″ Gray Plastic Wall Cap – Item #1170GR
Pack Quantity: 1 / Package Type: Retail Carton
3 1/4″ X 10″ White Plastic Wall Cap – Item #117W
Pack Quantity: 1 / Package Type: Single Pack
LAMBRO WALL & ROOF KITS for KITCHENS
Lambro kitchen vents kits for exhausting cooking odors via an exterior wall or through the roof makes shopping easier by including all the necessary parts for a complete ventilation system. With our kits there is no need to select separately a duct, hood vent, clamps, and trim plate.
• Can be used to vent over-the-range microwaves
• Kit connects to 7” round or 3 ¼” x 10” Hood outlets
• Opening/closing flaps prevents outside elements from entering the vent
• UV inhibitor is used to help prevent the premature fading of vent
• Pack Quantity: 1 | Package Type: Retail Carton
· For Shingle Roof Installations Only
· Can be used to vent over-the-range microwaves
· Kit connects to 7” round or 3 ¼” x 10” exhaust outlets
· Opening/closing damper prevents outside elements from entering the vent
· Screen prevents birds from nesting inside of vent
· Designed to prevent leaks with proper installation
· Pack Quantity: 1 | Package Type: Retail Carton
WALL & ROOF HOOD VENTS for DRYERS
WALL HOOD VENTS for DRYERS
To ensure proper ventilation and prevent potential problems, it is important to follow the installation instructions carefully when choosing a dryer hood vent solution. Moreover, dryer exhaust hoods serve a crucial function in safeguarding your home from fire hazards. To ensure that your dryer hood vent is installed correctly and compliant with regulations, it is advisable to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Familiarize yourself with local dryer vent codes. These codes may vary by location, but there are generally accepted standards that most jurisdictions follow.
- Ensure that your dryer vent meets or surpasses these requirements. This will help you ensure that your dryer vent is properly installed and up to code, keeping your home safe from fire hazards.
- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code 2158 states that clothes dryers must be vented to the outside of the building. The International Residential Code (IRC) M1401.4 requires that clothes dryers be exhausted to the outdoors through an approved duct. The duct material shall be rigid metal, semi-rigid metal duct, rigid nonmetallic duct or other type listed in the dryer manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Features for wall hood vents for dryers include (depending upon model):
· Opening/closing damper prevents outside elements from entering the vent
· Removable screen
· UV inhibitor is used to help prevent the premature fading of vent
4″ White Plastic Low Profile Premium Vent Hood
Pack Quantity: 4 / Package Type: Retail Sleeve
4″ Brown Plastic Preferred Hood Vent – Item #224B
Pack Quantity: 12 / Package Type: Bulk Pack
4″ Aluminum Preferred Hood Vent – Item #344S
Pack Quantity: 10 / Package Type: Retail Sleeve
4″ Brown Plastic Under Eave Vent
Pack Quantity: 12 / Package Type: Bulk Pack
4″ or 6″ White Plastic Under Eave Vent
Pack Quantity: 8 / Package Type: Retail Box
It’s important to have a proper venting system for clothes dryers to efficiently remove moisture and prevent potential fire hazards.
DryerJack – Low Profile Roof Hood Vent
Lambro offers an alternative solution to the standard exterior wall venting for dryer exhaust systems, with its low-profile DryerJack roof cap. The latest design of the DryerJack has been improved to include a damper that is strategically positioned and curved, as well as a hood that is appropriately sized, resulting in an exceptionally efficient option. The DryerJack has undergone laboratory tests that demonstrate its ability to provide optimal airflow, with only a negligible decrease in airflow. When utilized as part of a dryer’s direct duct venting through the roof, the DryerJack hood delivers on its design commitment to high performance.
GALVALUME ROOF HOOD VENT
Galvalume is comprised of a steel sheet dipped in a coating of 55% aluminum, 43.4% zinc, and 1.6% silicone.
DryerJack – Low Profile Roof Hood Vent for dryers
Made of Galvalume
Pack Quantity:1
HOOD VENT WALL KITS for DRYER
Lambro provides a variety of kits suitable for clothes dryer venting installations through the wall. Kits offer a convenient option for consumers or contractors seeking to install a clothes dryer venting system, as they provide all the necessary components in a single package. Hood vents can be constructed from aluminum or plastic, and galvanized tension clamps are frequently included in the kits.
Installation instructions are include in each kit. Some products have spec sheets as well.
4″ X 5′ UL 2158A Transition Duct Hood Vent Kit in brown plastic
UL 2158A duct is highly recommended for clothes dryer venting installations.
Pack Quantity: 10 / Package Type: Retail Polybag
4″ X 5′ UL 2158A Transition Duct Preferred Hood Vent Kit w/ screen in white plastic
Pack Quantity: 10 / Package Type: Retail Box
4″ X 5′ UL 2158A Transition Duct Preferred Hood Vent – Complete Kit in Aluminum
Pack Quantity: 1 / Package Type: Retail Carton
WALL & ROOF HOOD VENTS for a BATHROOM VENTILATION SYSTEM
Plastic & Aluminum HVAC Hood Vents for Roof Ventilation
Bathroom wall and roof hood vents along with the necessary ducts are a critical part of a home’s ventilation system. Yet having a bathroom intake and / or hood fan is often overlooked, particularly in you live in an older rental, condo or coop apartment where building codes do not require it as long as you have a window in the bathroom. For new homes, an exhaust fan with the appropriate ducting ventilation in bathrooms is a must.
By removing moisture vapors generated from bathing or showering, as well as keeping the bathroom fresh from odors, a bathroom exhaust fan can not only help prevent serious damage to drywall, wallpaper, window coverings, and cabinetry, but also eliminate mold issues. A bathroom exhaust fan keeps the bathroom dry and odor-free. Models are available that mount in the ceiling, a wall or the window, but all must vent outside via an exterior wall or through the roof.
The most common option for bathroom exhaust fan venting is out through an exterior wall. The second most common is through the roof. Bathroom exhaust fan venting installation at the soffit, the underside of a roof’s overhang, is less often utilized. Check with your local building code regarding a soffit installation because not all municipalities allow this venting option.
Plastic or Aluminum HVAC Hood Vents for Wall Ventilation
Most of Lambro’s bathroom venting products work well for either a wall or ceiling bathroom exhaust fan installation. Available in white, grey, and brown plastic or aluminum, these wall hood vents fit ducts with diameters of 3”, 4”, 5” and 6”.
Features:
• Opening/closing damper prevents outside elements from entering the vent
• Some have dampers that are spring loaded to keep damper closed when not in use
• Some have screens or removable screens to prevents birds from nesting inside of vent
• UV inhibitor is used to help prevent the premature fading of vent
• Roof Cap is for Shingle Roof Installations Only
EXAMPLES:
3″ White Plastic Preferred Hood Vent – Item #1470W
Pack Quantity: 12 / Package Type: Bulk Pack
3″ Brown Plastic Preferred Hood Vent – Item #222B
Pack Quantity: 12 / Package Type: Bulk Pack
3″ Aluminum Preferred Hood Vent – Item #343 – 11” tail pipe
Pack Quantity: 10 / Package Type: Bulk Pack
3″ Or 4″ Black Plastic Roof Cap – Item #3540
Pack Quantity: 10 / Package Type: Bulk Pack
4″ Aluminum Preferred Hood Vent – Item #544
Pack Quantity: 12 / Package Type: Bulk Pack
4″ White Plastic Low Profile Premium Vent Hood
Pack Quantity: 4 / Package Type: Retail Sleeve
4″ White Plastic Preferred Hood Vent – Item #224W – 11” tail pipe
Pack Quantity: 12 / Package Type: Bulk Pack
4″ Or 6″ White Plastic Under Eave Vent w/ removable screen
Pack Quantity: 8 / Package Type: Retail Box
5″ Aluminum Wall Cap – Item #345S w/ screen
Pack Quantity: 1 / Package Type: Single Pack
5″ Black Plastic Roof Cap Item #355
Pack Quantity: 1 / Package Type: Single Pack
6″ Gray Plastic Wall Cap
Pack Quantity: 18 / Package Type: Bulk Pack
6″ Aluminum Wall Cap – Item #346
Pack Quantity: 1 / Package Type: Single Pack
6″ Black Plastic Roof Vent– Item #356
Pack Quantity: 1 / Package Type: Single Pack
LAMBRO BATHROOM ROOF & WALL KITS INCLUDE HOOD VENTS
Lambro offers a variety of bathroom ventilation kits with aluminum and plastic hoods/caps making your shopping easier by including all the necessary parts for a complete bathroom ventilation system. No need to separately select a duct, hood vent / cap, clamps, connector (if necessary), and trim plate. Our kits are designed primarily for venting directly through an exterior wall.
Bathroom Wall Hood Vent Kits w/ Parts
Unlike dryer ducts, the interior surfaces of bathroom ducts can be ridged or smooth. Smooth surfaces aren’t not required for the bathroom ducts as they are for dryer ducts. And unlike dryer ducts, metal, plastic, and aluminum flex ducts are also permitted. Pooling of condensation is more of a concern. For bathroom vents, there are no explicit length and diameter requirements in the IRC (International Residential Code). FYI: Clothes dryer ducts can be used for a bathroom / shower fan’s exhaust duct, but not necessarily vice versa.
Residential Code (IRC) SECTION M1502 CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUST guidelines state that “Exhaust ducts shall be constructed of minimum 0.016-inch-thick (0.4 mm) rigid metal ducts, having smooth interior surfaces, with joints running in the direction of air flow. Exhaust ducts shall not be connected with sheet-metal screws or fastening means which extend into the duct“. In other words: flexible, ribbed vents are not allowed for dryer ducts.
Typical kit features include:
• Opening/closing damper prevents outside elements from entering the vent
• Removable screen
• UV inhibitor used to help prevent the premature fading of outside Hood vent
• Include either hood or cap vents or louvered vents with tail pipe, a trim plate and some type of clamp
EXAMPLES:
4″ X 5′ UL 2158A Transition Duct Hood Vent Kit w/ Flexible laminated foil duct
Although this kit is highly recommended for clothes dryer venting installations, it is also acceptable for bathroom venting.
Pack Quantity: 10 / Package Type: Retail Polybag
4″ X 5′ Vinyl Duct Preferred Hood Vent Kit – Item #205B in Brown
Pack Quantity: 10 / Package Type: Retail Box
4″ X 5′ Vinyl Duct Preferred Hood Vent Kit – Item #205W
Pack Quantity: 10 / Package Type: Retail Box
4″ X 8′ UL 2158A Semi-Rigid Transition Duct Preferred Hood Vent Kit
Although this kit is highly recommended for clothes dryer venting installations, it is also acceptable for bathroom venting.
Pack Quantity:1 / Package Type: Retail Carton
4″ X 8′ LamaFlex Duct Roof Kit – Item #402L
Pack Quantity:1 / Package Type: Retail Carton
With the extensive product line of hood vents and vent kits offered by Lambro, distributors, wholesalers and retailers are sure to find the best options for their customers.
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