Venting a hood - Engineer?
Do I need to get an engineer involved if I am going to open a hole in the exterior of my brownstone to vent my stove hood? It’s such a small opening for the vent I can’t imagine there’s anything structural to consider, but I don’t want to cut corners. Any advice?
Do I need to get an engineer involved if I am going to open a hole in the exterior of my brownstone to vent my stove hood? It’s such a small opening for the vent I can’t imagine there’s anything structural to consider, but I don’t want to cut corners.
Any advice?
Yeah, nuts to think you need an engineer. It’s g” right? Or do you have a 1000cfm Wolff unit? Iae, stick in a 6″ ci sleeve if you’re leery.
I did this myself with a hammer and chisel. It’s fun!
By law you are still required to obtain a work permit which will require plans to be drawn up either by an architect or engineer so if you got a nosy neighbor…..
Thanks! I won’t assume any responsibility for any damage done either 🙂
Assuming you’re making the opening in the rear, you’re probably going through three layers of brick. If the opening is less than 12″ long, in most cases you don’t even need a lintel as the the opening can be made such that the bricks will be supported at either end. The floating end is typically fine, but if you’re concerned, you can add a small steel angle lintel above the opening. You really don’t need an engineer for this one.
Of course this is just my opinion as an architect. I would expect any engineer to say the same, and they probably would do so over the phone if you want to give one a quick phone call.
That being said, I take absolutely no responsibility for any damage you may cause to your or your neighbor’s house.