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The exterior termination is the most important — and most neglected — part of your vent system. We install code-compliant hoods that keep air moving and pests out.
You can have a perfectly clean duct run and still lose most of the benefit if the exterior hood is cracked, clogged, or wrong for the job.
The vent hood — sometimes called a vent cap or terminal — is the last few inches of your dryer's exhaust path, and it takes the most abuse: direct sun, rain, ice, and constant airflow. Cheap plastic hoods crack within a few seasons. Flappers seize open or shut. And a surprising number of homes still have fine wire mesh screens over the opening, which building codes actually prohibit — that mesh catches lint and clogs almost immediately, turning into exactly the fire hazard it was meant to prevent.
We install proper louvered, code-compliant hoods sized for real dryer exhaust — whether your termination is on a wall or a roof — so the air that made it all the way through a clean duct actually gets outside.
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Wall or roof, new construction or a decades-old original hood — we install the right termination for the job.
The most common and most serviceable termination point — installed low and accessible.
Properly flashed and sealed roof terminals for homes without a viable wall route.
A stuck flapper blocks airflow or lets pests in — we replace it with one rated for the job.
No fine mesh screens — proper louvered hoods that meet code and won't clog with lint.
Add pest protection that doesn't restrict airflow the way mesh screens do.
Learn More →Move a hard-to-reach roof termination down to an accessible exterior wall.
Learn More →A clean duct run means nothing if the exterior hood is fighting against it.
Fine mesh screens are prohibited by most codes for exactly this reason — they clog fast and become a fire hazard themselves.
A flapper frozen shut restricts exhaust just as much as a duct packed with lint.
A cracked or missing hood is an open invitation for birds and rodents looking for shelter.
We assess the existing hood, flapper, and mounting for damage and code compliance.
Wall or roof, we match the hood type and size to your vent and exterior.
Properly mounted, sealed against weather, and flashed correctly on roof installs.
A final airflow test confirms the whole system — duct and termination — is working together.
They're generally the same thing — the exterior cover at the end of your dryer duct. "Hood" and "cap" are used interchangeably; what matters is that it has a working flapper and no fine mesh screen.
Screens seem like a reasonable way to keep pests out, but they catch lint almost immediately and clog within weeks — restricting airflow and creating a concentrated lint buildup right at the exterior wall. Most building codes prohibit them for this reason.
Yes, with proper flashing and sealing. That said, if your layout allows it, relocating to a wall termination is usually easier to maintain long-term.
Most installations finish in under an hour. Call (918) 605-8953 for a flat quote based on your termination type.
A clean duct deserves a hood that actually lets the air out. Schedule your inspection today.