small extractor vent for grade 2 listed in conservation area
The property has a bathroom extractor vent feeding into a chimney, NOT a good idea. I am considering running boxed in ducting through an internal wall, through the bedroom to exit at front of building(roughly 13 feet length).
Believe me it’s far quicker getting advice from Property118 readers than the Local B.C. So, do you think B.C. would have objections to a small exterior vent plate?
They seem to allow sat dishes on properties in the vicinity.
I would be grateful for experienced opinions.
Roman
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Member Since July 2013 - Comments: 305
11:39 AM, 22nd March 2016, About 10 years ago
It may be quicker getting advice but it doesn’t mean it will be correct. Check with the relevant authorities before starting work (and expense).
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12:11 PM, 22nd March 2016, About 10 years ago
They can be very funny with any alterations to the front of Grade II. I think you definitely need to speak to the authority. Do you definitely need the extractor vent? (i.e. is there no window?)
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12:22 PM, 22nd March 2016, About 10 years ago
Roman
Have you considered putting a ‘liner’ down the chimney so that the humid air is carried through the chimney stack to the outside? This may be easier and ultimately cheaper than internal ducting and boxing. You will also avoid upsetting BC and the local conservation officer.
SB
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3:43 PM, 22nd March 2016, About 10 years ago
Have you considered using a dehumidifier? These can be wall hung and plumbed straight into the pipework so that there is no need to empty them. With the existing vent to the chimney, this should do the trick.
Member Since September 2013 - Comments: 217
4:06 PM, 22nd March 2016, About 10 years ago
The only experience I had with this – a kitchen vent- in Scotland with listed building in conservation area was: out front no chance. Accepted rear vent on external wall. But of course you never know. Most inner city buildings are often listed and see what they do there!
Member Since October 2013 - Comments: 139
7:31 PM, 22nd March 2016, About 10 years ago
A good CO will take on board you are trying to preserve the fabric and interior of the building by reducing condensation problems. A good CO will advise the best solution, ring and ask, a good CO is easier than BC to talk to… However a bad one can be terrible.
Definitely not a duct up the chimney, humid air will condense and run back down. This can also be a problem with long horizontal runs, keep it pointing down a bit.
Member Since July 2013 - Comments: 135
10:10 AM, 23rd March 2016, About 10 years ago
if the chimney is not used a flexible plastic 4″ duct can be fitted to the extractor. If the chimney is in use a steel ducting could be used.
Can’t see a problem with this as back boiler in chimneys are vented this way.
Member Since May 2014 - Comments: 7
3:30 PM, 23rd March 2016, About 10 years ago
Thank you all for your input.. The C.O seems a good helpful chap. I am trying to normalise/legalise other features with his help. Andy. I think your suggestions are probably going to find favour with the CO I might possibly be able to vent to side of building. Even before the previous owner made his ” enhancements” I believe the room was used as a bathroom, soooo….. it must have been acceptable, or am I missing the blindingly obvious?
Member Since May 2014 - Comments: 7
3:35 PM, 23rd March 2016, About 10 years ago
should have said -Side of buildig through intl wall then extl one (a run of about 11ft)