Brownstone Shaft Noise Issue
We have a 3 story brownstone with the shaft running from the first floor to the roof. There are windows that open up into the shaft and there is a vented skylight at the top to the shaft. This vents the bathrooms fine as long as the window is cracked in the bathroom. However, we…
We have a 3 story brownstone with the shaft running from the first floor to the roof. There are windows that open up into the shaft and there is a vented skylight at the top to the shaft.
This vents the bathrooms fine as long as the window is cracked in the bathroom.
However, we have a rental on top floor and this is a privacy problem because of the noise. Even when the windows are closed, the noise is a problem.
Has anyone encountered this problem? What have you done? I was thinking of installing ducted fans vents in all three bathrooms. Any advice?
I think your idea should work fine. You could simply take out the window, frame the opening and install a fan and a switch.
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To clarify. I’m thinking of installing ducted fans vents in all three bathrooms and closing up and sound-proofing the space in the bathroom wall of my rental apartment.