"Jack Sandweiss" wrote in message
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We just purchased a 4 yr old home with Hardiplank on the exterior walls.
It currently has a "vent" over the stove, which only blows the smoke
around, and is not vented to the outside. Can this be properly vented
through the exterior wall, or must it be vented through the roof, and,
what kind of licensed contractor should I get estimates from?

Jack Sandweiss

I can't see your walls so I can't say for sure. Most vents can be cut
through a wall. Siding, stone, brick, anything can be cut. You want to be
sure there is nothing in the wall that would cause a problem, like heating
ducts, wiring, plumbing.

Some hoods are made to vent to the outdoors, others just to filter. Be sure
you can convert yours or you will have to buy a new one.