I helped install a couple of vent hood like you are talking about. Not sure
what brand. We built the hood exterior first with blocking inside. The
hood had flange along the bottom. The hood was lifted up and fastened to
the blocking through the flange.
Preston
"david" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> hi,
>
> I am installing a 42" Vent a Hood liner over my island cooktop, and
> building a wood hood for it. this will be a new experience for
> me...Generally, do you install the liner first, and build the hood
> around it, or hang the hood first and insert the liner?
>
> any advice appreciated...
>
> thanks,
>
> david
>