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Originally Posted by Wormius
I figure a pic might clarify things. I think throwing stuff will only serve to chip the stucco get crud into the hood fan.
Would sure make me feel like Luke bulls-eyeing some womprats though.
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Oh, I didn't realize it was like a vent on the side of the house. I'd personally be digging a hole to level and secure the ladder AND perhaps get a spotter to hold the ladder when you go up. You definitely don't want to fall sideways on that type of job. It seems easy enough to DIY, but you never know with DIY.
Also, pay the extra and replace plastic with metal or I wonder if you're allowed to install something that also has a kind of curved shield on it. In theory you never have to go back up again.
That's what is on my house for the dryer vent. A tin shield than angles the air downwards at an angle that prevents the elements from getting inside and somehow (not sure if up to code) the previous owner left a metal grate inside there to block birds and whatever in lieu of vent slats.
EDIT: Looked like this, but far less fancy looking and a lot smaller. A portion of it (the screen) definitely looks like he made it himself vs it coming with the product.
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/bro...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Originally Posted by calf
I treat random screws and nails the same way as old cables and cords.
You keep them in a drawer somewhere, and never get rid of them under any circumstances
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I can never remember which drawer or bag that was....
Or "Hell yes! I know I have something left over that will work/fit!" and then it doesn't.
Dammit! Tapered vs straight threads issue again!