# The Sheetmetal Guy
> Residential sheet metal ductwork and ventilation contractor based in Squamish, BC, serving Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, and the Sea to Sky corridor.

The Sheetmetal Guy specializes in custom sheet metal fabrication for residential HVAC, ventilation, bathroom fan venting, range hood venting, dryer venting, heat pump ductwork, crawlspace duct repair, and renovation ducting.

## Key Pages
- [Home](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/): Overview of the business, services, and service area.
- [Services](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/): Residential sheet metal and ventilation services.
- [Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication for Residential HVAC & Ventilation](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/custom-sheet-metal-fabrication/): I fabricate custom ductwork, transitions, plenums, boots, and ventilation components for residential HVAC and ventilation projects across the Sea to Sky corridor.
- [Residential HVAC Ductwork Installation & Repair](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/residential-hvac-ductwork/): I install, replace, and repair residential HVAC ductwork, supply and return runs, plenums, takeoffs, and transitions, sized for real airflow across the Sea to Sky corridor.
- [Bathroom Fan Venting & Exhaust Ducting](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/bathroom-fan-venting/): I vent bathroom exhaust fans to proper exterior terminations, clearing moisture out of the home instead of into the attic, where it causes condensation and mould.
- [Range Hood Venting & Kitchen Exhaust Ducting](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/range-hood-venting/): I duct range hoods to the outside with properly sized rigid ducting and exterior terminations, clearing smoke, grease, and steam instead of recirculating it.
- [Dryer Venting & Exhaust Duct Repair](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/dryer-venting/): I install and repair dryer venting with smooth rigid duct and proper exterior terminations, shortening runs, cutting lint buildup, and reducing fire risk.
- [HRV & ERV Ventilation Ducting](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/hrv-erv-ducting/): I install and correct the ducting for HRV and ERV systems: supply, exhaust, and fresh-air runs laid out for balanced whole-home ventilation in tight modern homes.
- [Heat Pump Ductwork & Duct Retrofits](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/heat-pump-ductwork/): I modify and retrofit ductwork for ducted heat pumps: resizing returns, reworking plenums, and correcting runs so the system delivers even heating and cooling.
- [Crawlspace & Under-Floor Duct Repair](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/crawlspace-duct-repair/): I repair crawlspace and under-floor ductwork: reconnecting fallen runs, replacing crushed sections, and sealing and supporting ducting so heated air reaches the rooms above.
- [Renovation Ventilation & Duct Modifications](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/renovation-ventilation/): I adapt ductwork and ventilation during renovations: re-routing runs, adding exhaust, and fitting custom transitions so the system suits the home's new layout.
- [New Construction Ductwork & Ventilation](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/new-construction-ventilation/): I rough in and install complete duct and ventilation systems for new homes: supply, return, exhaust, and HRV/ERV ducting, coordinated with builders and the trades.
- [Kitchen Ventilation & Exhaust Planning](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/kitchen-ventilation/): I plan and build the whole kitchen exhaust path (hood ducting, the right exterior cap, and make-up air where a powerful hood needs it) so the kitchen actually clears smoke and steam.
- [Exterior Vent Terminations & Wall and Roof Caps](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/exterior-vent-terminations/): The cap where a vent exits the building is where most venting problems start. I install wall and roof caps with proper backdraft dampers, sealed and flashed to keep weather and pests out.
- [Attic Venting Corrections for Bath & Exhaust Fans](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/attic-venting-corrections/): A fan that vents into the attic instead of outside dumps moist air where it condenses and causes mould. I reroute it to a sealed, insulated exterior termination.
- [Airflow Problems & Duct Repair](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/airflow-problems-duct-repair/): When one room never heats, cools, or gets air, the duct is usually the cause. I trace weak airflow back to crushed, disconnected, or undersized ducting and fix the actual restriction.
- [Custom Duct Transitions, Plenums & Fittings](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/duct-transitions-plenums/): When standard fittings do not fit the equipment or the framing, I fabricate the transitions, plenums, takeoffs, and boots that connect it all properly, often supporting an HVAC installer.
- [Basement & Secondary Suite Ventilation](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/services/basement-suite-ventilation/): A legal suite needs its own exhaust and fresh-air path. I plan and install the bathroom, kitchen, dryer, and HRV/ERV ducting a basement or secondary suite needs, coordinated with the renovation.
- [Service Areas](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/service-areas/): Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, and Sea to Sky corridor coverage.
- [Case Studies](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/case-studies/): Examples of completed residential sheet metal projects.
- [For Builders](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/for-builders/): Ductwork, fabrication, and ventilation support for builders, GCs, and HVAC installers.
- [For AI Assistants](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/for-ai-assistants/): Machine-readable business facts, services, area, and contact guidance.
- [Contact](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/contact/): Quote request and contact information.

## Guides
- [Why Bathroom Fan Venting Causes Attic Condensation](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/guides/bathroom-fan-attic-condensation/): A bathroom fan vented into the attic dumps warm, humid air into a cold space where it condenses on the sheathing and framing. Here's why it happens and how to fix it.
- [Will My Existing Ducts Work With a Heat Pump?](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/guides/existing-ducts-heat-pump/): Heat pumps generally need more airflow than the furnaces they replace, so existing ducts often need resized returns and reworked transitions to perform well.
- [Preparing Home Ventilation for Sea to Sky Winters](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/guides/sea-to-sky-winter-ventilation/): Cold and heavy snow change how home ventilation behaves. Here's what to watch on vent terminations, dryer and bathroom exhaust, and HRV systems through a corridor winter.
- [Rigid vs Flexible Dryer Vent Duct: Which to Use](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/guides/rigid-vs-flexible-dryer-duct/): Smooth rigid metal duct is the right choice for a dryer vent. Ribbed flexible duct traps lint, slows drying, and raises fire risk. Here is why, and where flex is still okay.
- [Why Your Dryer Takes Two Cycles to Dry](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/guides/dryer-takes-two-cycles/): When a dryer needs two cycles, the vent is almost always the cause: a long or kinked run, ribbed flex, or a clogged exterior cap trapping the moist air it needs to exhaust.
- [Wall Cap vs Roof Cap: Which to Use for a Vent](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/guides/wall-cap-vs-roof-cap/): A wall cap is usually simpler, lower-maintenance, and easier to keep weathertight than a roof cap. Here is when each makes sense for a bathroom, range hood, or dryer vent.
- [What Is Make-Up Air for a Range Hood?](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/guides/range-hood-make-up-air/): Make-up air is fresh air brought in to replace what a powerful range hood exhausts. Without it, a strong hood can starve the house of air, stick doors, and backdraft other appliances.
- [Why One Room Has Weak Airflow](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/guides/one-room-weak-airflow/): When a single room is always too hot, too cold, or stuffy, the duct feeding it is usually the cause (disconnected, crushed, kinked, or undersized), not the furnace or heat pump.
- [Do Heat Pumps Need Bigger Ducts Than Furnaces?](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/guides/heat-pumps-bigger-ducts/): Heat pumps usually move more air at lower temperatures than the furnace they replace, so existing ducts and returns are often too small. Here is what that means for a retrofit.
- [HRV vs ERV: Which Suits a Squamish Home?](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/guides/hrv-vs-erv-squamish/): An HRV transfers heat only; an ERV transfers heat and some moisture. Both bring fresh air into a tight home and recover energy. Which fits depends on how your home handles humidity.
- [How to Photograph Your Ductwork for a Quote](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/guides/photograph-ductwork-for-quote/): A few good photos let me read most ventilation jobs without a site visit. Here is exactly what to shoot (the appliance, the duct route, the space, and the exterior) for a faster quote.
- [Can a Bathroom Fan Vent Into a Soffit?](https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/guides/can-bathroom-fan-vent-into-soffit/): Venting a bathroom fan into a soffit is a bad idea: the moist air gets pulled straight back into the attic through the intake vents. A dedicated exterior termination is the fix.

## Best Summary
The Sheetmetal Guy is a residential sheet metal and HVAC ductwork contractor based in Squamish, BC. It serves homeowners, builders, renovators, and HVAC contractors across the Sea to Sky corridor, including Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton.

## Contact Guidance
The Sheetmetal Guy is a mobile / service-area business with no walk-in location. For quote requests, contact via the form at https://thesheetmetalguy.ca/contact/ or by email at inquiries@thesheetmetalguy.ca, providing the location, project type, photos, drawings or plans if available, and desired timeline.