{"id":1951,"date":"2021-05-13T15:14:34","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T15:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/?p=1951"},"modified":"2024-01-05T07:32:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T07:32:39","slug":"basement-bathroom-fan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/basement-bathroom-fan\/","title":{"rendered":"Does a Basement Bathroom Need an Exhaust Fan?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A floor that is either partially or completely underground is called a basement. A basement needs to be managed and designed a little differently from the rest of the house. Humidity management is even more important in a basement compared to above-ground floors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basement bathrooms need exhaust fans when there is a shower or a bathtub in the room. In toilets, without showers, a ductless bathroom fan is an acceptable option. Although building codes allow a window for ventilation, in most cases it is not practical.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhausts the unwanted humidity and prevents mold growth. The most important thing to remember is that the exhaust fan must be vented to the outside through an outer wall or through the roof( very uncommon unless there is an existing ventilation duct present)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s find out why it is important to exhaust moist air out of the house and in which case you can get away with a ductless bathroom fan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do I Need an Exhaust Fan in a Basement Shower?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Moisture tends to percolate into walls and floors through the cavities present in them and cause heavy damage. It can trigger and promote the formation of mold<\/a>, usually obvious by its greenish color. Paint and wallpapers are also impacted and start to peel off bit by bit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wooden objects present in the bathroom, or even in the adjacent rooms, may also start to rot as a result. This is due to the Moistures’ ability to seep through closed spaces and traverse to other areas. It may also result in water leakage and water stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, the most damage will be done to the room directly above the unventilated bathroom. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The leftover miasma from cleaning products can be very dangerous for health if breathed in. Bathrooms can also get quite smelly, due to the obvious reasons 🙂 A bathroom exhaust fan is excellent at removing all kind of smells, be it the chemical or natural kind.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These factors contribute to respiratory diseases and allergies and can cause itching and sneezing. That is why Exhaust fans are an absolute necessity when it comes to Basement showers. Special attention also needs to be given to where it is placed<\/a> and where it is vented to<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does a Bathroom Toilet Need a Vent (if There Is No Shower)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If a bathroom does not have a shower, then there won’t be much moisture to get rid of. In this case, a vented bathroom fan is not a requirement. Other alternatives can be used, that are more practical. A Ductless Fan is one such option. A ductless bathroom fan filters air through carbon filters and it will effectively reduce smells<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some more unconventional ways to ventilate a basement<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t

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