Extractor fan fitted to new windoe

Kylo84

Hi everyone,

So we're getting a new bathroom which includes a new window. Our current window has the fan attached to it which is something we're looking to keep as our walls are so thick (old house).

So when buying a new extractor fan, will any work or do we have to get a special can? Can't seem to find any in your traditional hardware stores.

Many Thanks

Aylesbury_Duck

Can you not keep the current window with the fan in it?

If not, ask the company supplying the window what the options are. If a fan in the window isn't possible, can you extract through the ceiling and out through the soffits? It would seem a better set up anyway, because then you'd be extracting the damp air through the ceiling and replacing it with fresh air from outside (via the open/ajar window).

Kylo84

Aylesbury_Duck wrote: »

Can you not keep the current window with the fan in it?

If not, ask the company supplying the window what the options are. If a fan in the window isn't possible, can you extract through the ceiling and out through the soffits? It would seem a better set up anyway, because then you'd be extracting the damp air through the ceiling and replacing it with fresh air from outside (via the open/ajar window).

We want a new window as the one we have is really old plus it doesn't open. We can get a double glazed window with the hole precut, we just don't know if a normal extractor would suffice or if it has to be a special one?