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Island range hood

Ceiling-suspended range hood for an island-mounted cooktop. Decorative + functional; usually larger CFM than wall-mount to compensate for less-confined airflow.

Cost tier

PREMIUM

Cost / sqft

$0–$0

Install

specialty

Durability

premium

Maintenance

low

Moisture

fair

Cost notes

$1500-6000+ typical. Plan duct routing through ceiling joists + roof during framing. CFM 600-1200 typical for islands.

Aesthetic

  • Finish: stainless steel, matte black, custom plaster
  • Color range: finish-dependent
  • Visual weight: medium

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Code notes

IRC M1503 — high-CFM hoods (>400 CFM) require make-up air per IECC R401.3.

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

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