New Dryer Vent!

he lack of activity on this blog is inexcusable, but I've been terrible busy.

First we had the great flood of oh-nine. Then I had my semesters to finish. Now we have bats getting in, so I've been plugging up holes in our house like it's my job, which it is.

The latest in efforts of plugging holes that bats may be entering through is the dryer vent. The dryer vent has never closed fully since we've moved in. So, we bought a new one, with closing vents and a screen over the top to keep the pesky critters out entirely. I won't name-drop the brand because I wasn't really impressed with the quality. It's really flimsy plastic material, and I had to tape the screen on to be sure it was going to stay in place. That is partially the fault of the manufacturer and partially the fault of the previous vent going into the house at an angle instead of straight through, but I got it up, sealed it, caulked it, and hopefully it will be one added guard against potential flying-rat intruders in the future.


Pictures explain more fully.

See how the old one gaps almost a full inch when it's upright! That was a pretty big access point for frogs, bats, etc., but hopefully we've got it sealed up now!