ᐅ Bathroom ventilation with moisture issues: vent pipe, condensation, and limited installation space
Created on: 10 Jan 2026 15:16
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beckl198810 Jan 2026 15:16Hello,
I recently bought a house and encountered the following situation.
In the upstairs bathroom, there is a fixed, non-opening window. In this bathroom, a ventilation duct with a fan runs vertically through the attic and extends about 4.20 meters (14 feet) above the roof. Unfortunately, I am struggling with moisture, and the sensor keeps the fan running almost continuously.
In the attic, I also have the problem that due to the conversion work, the pipes are in the way (see photo), and I need to reposition the branch for the condensate drainage differently. I only have a floor construction height of about 16 cm (6 inches).
Do you have any other ideas on how to implement this?
Thank you

I recently bought a house and encountered the following situation.
In the upstairs bathroom, there is a fixed, non-opening window. In this bathroom, a ventilation duct with a fan runs vertically through the attic and extends about 4.20 meters (14 feet) above the roof. Unfortunately, I am struggling with moisture, and the sensor keeps the fan running almost continuously.
In the attic, I also have the problem that due to the conversion work, the pipes are in the way (see photo), and I need to reposition the branch for the condensate drainage differently. I only have a floor construction height of about 16 cm (6 inches).
Do you have any other ideas on how to implement this?
Thank you
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beckl198817 Jan 2026 22:06Is this ventilation effective if the duct runs vertically over 4 meters (13 feet) above the roof?
Can I reduce the duct diameter?
I would then run the duct horizontally or with a slight slope sideways in the attic, so I would only have to overcome a vertical height of about 50cm (20 inches).
Can I reduce the duct diameter?
I would then run the duct horizontally or with a slight slope sideways in the attic, so I would only have to overcome a vertical height of about 50cm (20 inches).
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