Window Under Deck

gregt848

Hello, I have a question that I hope someone can shed some advise on. I Currently have a deck that I am ripping down and replacing because it is rotted, old and falling apart. The new deck will basically stay in the footprint of the original. Under the deck is a basement window that the dryer is vented out of. The window is wooden and old and also needs replacing. My question is should I continue venting the dryer out the window under the deck, or will the moisture affect the new deck. I will be using pressure treated lumber but i still want to do it the correct way. if i am to re-route the dryer vent now is the time to do it. If it is O.k. to still vent out that window I would rather do it that way. The rough opening is 19" X 36" is that a common or standard size? If anyone can shed some light it would be greatly appreciated. I am posting this question as well in another section. Thanks,

Peladu

Dryer vent that vents out of a window?

Why not make a penetration through the wall, 4" hole and use that for the vent.

I may be reading this wrong, but I just wanted to type penetration at least once on this site. OK twice.

dayspring

Through the window? Seems a bit tacky to me, no offense. I agree, go through the wall. If you have enough air space under the deck the air from the vent shouldn't be a problem at all.

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