I purchased a house in November 2023, and as part of the sale, a new roof was installed. Everything seemed fine for the first year until I was browsing Google Earth and noticed that the bathroom exhaust vent disappeared after I moved in, right around the time when the roof was replaced. I checked the attic and confirmed that the exhaust duct leads directly into the roof decking and shingles, which has caused some of the wood to show signs of mold. It seems like they shingled right over the duct! Should I reach out to the roofing company to add a proper vent and possibly replace the affected decking? This can't possibly meet code, can it?
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You definitely should reach out to the roofers! They might feel embarrassed about the mistake and hopefully will fix it at no cost. Venting directly into the attic like that is not up to code. It’s also a breeding ground for mold—yikes! If they aren’t responsive, consider getting a second opinion from another roofing company.
It's really concerning that the bathroom exhaust is just dumping straight into your roof! Sounds like you might already have some mold growing—definitely not good. They should have run the duct vent properly. Contact the company that did the work and insist they fix it. Even if it’s been over two years, this is a serious issue. If they give you a hard time, don’t hesitate to call another roofing service for help.
Wow, that's a major oversight! My roofers actually removed some of my attic vents during a big job, and I made them come back to fix it. Just make sure they replace it properly! By the way, did they possibly replace it with a ridge vent or something? Those are more modern than turbine vents.