How To Install Microwave Vent Through Wall With Vinyl Siding

I have attached 2 pictures of what someone did with the tape and how the j channels.

How to install microwave vent through wall with vinyl siding.

The master flow 3 1 4 in. My microwave currently is on the interior wall i am running a 3 1 4 ducting above cabinet to exit out to the side of my house for venting. I want to vent to the outside. This wall vent features a spring loaded damper which helps provide you with a tighter closing.

I would like to use that path to vent a new microwave. They have exhaust hoods for over the range microwaves that will match your siding shape. Install exterior vent hood utilizing proper exterior installation techniques applicable to your siding material. Install as you would a roof boot having the top flange under the siding and the bottom over it.

Use 3m flashing tape or vycor or tyvek tape to assist ensure that water will not enter the building envelope. Rectangular appliance wall vent is designed to fit most range hoods that will be vented outside through a wall. This usually takes two people. Photo of unit installed it was heavy and bulky.

Re install trim or siding. This heavy duty wall vent is made of zinc coated galvanized steel. Line up microwave to duct and connect by placing it on the wall bracket or connecting bolts above. Vinyl siding detail for exhaust duct if you use a j block you still have the issue of sealing the vent properly to it.

It appears when this house was built provision was made for venting out the rear of the microwave into the standard 2 4 wall up the cavity inside the wall then up through duct work in the attic through the roof. What i ve done is cut an opening in the siding the size of the vent minus the flange. If not see if they have the rectangle that is used for house numbers.