Never install screen on the exit vent pipe blocks lint from escaping leading to hazardous buildup once a year clean have your vent pipes professionally cleaned.
New roof installers often leave screen on dryer vent.
If you notice that it is taking longer than normal for your clothes to dry this should be done more often.
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At the bottom of this post i explain why i recommend this to replace your dryer vent on roof.
So there you have it a little insight on roof top dryer vent caps and whether or not you should have a screen in them or not.
These are relatively new on the market.
No screws may be used to secure the pipe joints.
It blew out a bunch of lint around the roof and yard.
Many homeowners and even builders install screen over the dryer vent s terminations in an attempt to keep rodents and birds from nesting inside dryer vents.
If your dryer vent does get pest nest in it i would recommend a large cage to install over the entire vent cap with larger holes for the lint to pass through.
Do not use vinyl flexible vent at the dryer connection.
Difficulty cleaning dryer vent.
Instead install a recessed box in the wall and use a semi rigid aluminum flexible vent connector.
Dryer vents should always be vented through the side of the house and not vented through the roof and ideally the exit should be fairly close to the ground.
These terminals need to be cleaned on a regular basis to prevent lint buildup.
These screens do keep animals out of dryer vents most of the time however they are not safe.
Then i hooked up the blower to the wall vent.
Keeping a clean dryer vent is much easier when you can safely reach the exit.