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Chef's Kitchen (2 of 4): Soffit Installation From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-211

	In this week's episode of Kitchen Renovations, host Paul Ryan will assist the homeowners in converting this antiquated kitchen ...
	into this kitchen that would be any chef's delight, ...
	with top-of-the-line, professional-style appliances!
	The new vent that our homeowner/chef chose moves 600 cubic feet per minute, which should more than accommodate the venting needs.

In the second segment a vertical soffit to encase the hood vent, which will make the hood appear to be one built-in unit, is installed.

Materials:

Hood and Vent Installation --

Safety glasses
Gloves
Pry bar
Hammer
Tape measure
Hammer drill
Carbide bit
Chisel bit
Impulse nailer
2" x 6" backer boards
Minimally expanding foam insulation
Polyurethane sheeting (4mil or better)
Drywall
1-5/8" drywall screws
Compound miter saw
1/2" plywood
Reciprocating saw
Aluminum tape
Vent
Vent elbow
Transition piece
Hood

Building Vertical Soffit --

Safety glasses
2 x 4s
Stud finder
Impulse nailer
Screw gun
1/2" plywood

Installing Underlayment --

Safety glasses
Hammer
Tape measure
1-3/8" quarter crown staples
Staple gun and air compressor
Pliers
Table saw

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	Figure A
	Figure B

1. After the holes have been drilled, it's time to place the vent in the hole (figure A).

2. Remove the rest of the drywall.

   Note: Have a professional do the electrical in preparation for the backer boards.

3. Using an impulse nailer, install 2 x 6 backer boards between the 2 x 4s (figure B).

4. Add minimally expanding insulation to plug the air holes and replace the missing insulation around vent. Follow directions on the can because the insulation will expand more than you think.

5. Place a layer of polyurethane sheeting on next to act as a vapor barrier on the outside wall.

6. Cut drywall to size and secure it into place with 1-5/8" drywall screws.

	Here's an illustration of the finished soffit.
	Figure C