To use foil tape, simply wrap the tape around the connecting seams. To use a tube clamp, unscrew the clamp to loosen it. Slip it onto the hose, line it up over the connecting seam, then tighten it back up.
Use pipe straps made of stainless steel and not plastic as they tend to dry over time, crack and break.
If you plan on assembling your vent using multiple pieces, mark the length you need for the segment you’re preparing.
To help hold joint pieces together, wrap foil tape around their connecting seam.
If you’re using foil tape, simply cover the connecting seam with the tape. If you’re using a tube clamp, loosen up the clamp by unscrewing it. Put it on the hose and make sure it’s lined up with the connecting seam, then tighten it.
If you’re drilling through stucco or brick veneer, make sure to use a hammer drill fitted with a masonry bit.
If you’re mounting the vent hood on uneven vinyl siding, cover the area with a vinyl surface mounting block first.
