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1990 bathroom vent sky light - marcg007 - 07-23-2018

Looks like my bathroom vent has seen better days. The seal is brittle an hinges seem to be degrading. an by degrading i mean the plastic hinges/supports are starting to turn to powder as the plastic/poly/resin breaks down.  

Before a hinge breaks and or seal starts leaking im gonna replace it. Also upon roof inspection the exterior seal/chaulking has seen better days. So its time.....

Very tough to read any numbers on the inside window. Newell service parts says its a 17.3125, Or something close to that. And was most likely they dont have a direct replacement. waiting on a return call with more info.

If i cant find a direct replacement i was thinking of making the opening slightly bigger to accommodate a new vent. instead of going down in size.(then having to fabricate a plate to make up the difference in smaller size. less things to seal)

Was thinking of getting a vent with a fan. What have you used as a replacement? best exterior chaulking/seal to use?

appreciate the responses.

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RE: 1990 bathroom vent sky light - encantotom - 07-23-2018

when i had my 90, i bought what newell told me was the last complete skylight like you are talking about that they had. that was probably 7 -8 years ago. i do not think you will find one exactly like it. that said, just measure the opening and find one that fits. even though the corners are rounded, i believe the framed out opening is square. but you would have to confirm that.

tom

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RE: 1990 bathroom vent sky light - marcg007 - 07-24-2018

thanks for the reply tom. Problem is all ive been finding is basically 14x14 replacements. the inside opening is basically 19-1/2". i would then have to fabricate a 24x24 roof plate an cut out hole for 14x14 vent. then garnish an clean up, trim out an finish the inside to look presentable.

thinking about putting a 22" escape hatch vent. or a hatch used on boats. alot of marine hatches to choose from.

ended up orderding a lewmar low profile deck hatch. size 60. cutout made for a 20x20. update over the weekend, if it ever stops raining...

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