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Old 11-19-2022, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Ritagoyer View Post
By putting the vent in the ceiling you open up the problem that if there is a fire you loose the fire break between garage and attic. Once the flame is in attic your house will not take long to burn fire will spread much faster
True, but you can solve that problem by installing a certified fire damper device where you penetrate the ceiling. Google it.