Replacing outdoor cooker vent cover - advice required

nobile

Noticed that there is damage to the vent.

It's a bit tricky to get access from my neighbours side but I took a couple of photos.

https://imgur.com/a/abkY4AJ

https://imgur.com/a/kwUbpTP

Size is approx 125mm-130mm (length & height)

Will I just be able to 'yank' the cover off and replace? Looks like it is well embedded into the wall.

Also, is there a better option vent cover to fit - one that doesn't let in insects and cold air in the winter?

Thanks

KeithP

Lift up the two remaining flaps and you may find a screw in each corner.

Although often these are 'fixed' with whatever mastic happens to be on hand.

All the hardware sheds will sell you a replacement.
Here's Wickes' offering:
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Manrose-PVC-Gravity-Wall-Shutter-Grille---White-100mm/p/167612

nobile

KeithP wrote: »

Lift up the two remaining flaps and you may find a screw in each corner.

Although often these are 'fixed' with whatever mastic happens to be on hand.

All the hardware sheds will sell you a replacement.
Here's Wickes' offering:
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Manrose-PVC-Gravity-Wall-Shutter-Grille---White-100mm/p/167612

Thanks Keith. We now know where the woodlice were entering!

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5835053/gaps-with-slates-should-be-lying-flat-on-a-roof

In terms of the vent cover, is there a better option for a cooker hood? Just to stop cold air getting in and freezing our kitchen!

EssexExile

We have this & don't get a draught:
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Manrose-PVC-External-Cowled-Vent---White-101-6mm/p/168823

nobile

EssexExile wrote: »

We have this & don't get a draught:
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Manrose-PVC-External-Cowled-Vent---White-101-6mm/p/168823

Thanks! :beer:

tacpot12

The existing cover will be difficult to remove intact because it is embedded into the wall, but the render looks like it has been applied after the vent was installed, so I think you will be able to remove the vent by breaking it into pieces and pulling the bits towards the centre of the duct.