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Trade-Wind Outdoor Vent Hoods & Ventilation: 60 Years of Outdoor Expertise
Trade-Wind has spent over 60 years building ventilation equipment in the USA, and every product in their outdoor lineup reflects that depth of experience. Constructed from 304-grade stainless steel and UL and ETL certified for use in both the United States and Canada, Trade-Wind outdoor vent hoods are engineered specifically for the demands of outdoor cooking, where heat, grease, and smoke output from a high-BTU grill far exceed anything a residential kitchen produces. The right outdoor ventilation keeps your cooking space comfortable and your island clean.
Trade-Wind Vent Hoods for Outdoor Kitchens
Trade-Wind outdoor vent hoods are available in three installation types, each designed for a specific outdoor kitchen configuration. All models share a 3-speed blower, halogen lighting, and a CFM range of 1,200 to 2,300 depending on blower configuration.
- Wall-Mount Vent Hoods: Available in Pyramid, Smooth Face, and T-Shaped styles from 36" to 72" wide, Trade-Wind wall-mount hoods give you a finished ventilation solution for any outdoor kitchen aesthetic. Whether you prefer the tapered canopy of the Pyramid, the clean lines of the Smooth Face, or the architectural profile of the T-Shape, each style is available in single blower (1,200 CFM) or dual blower (2,300 CFM) configurations.
- Island Mount Vent Hoods: Finished on all 4 sides and suspended from the ceiling above a grill island, island mount vent hoods are designed for outdoor kitchens where the grill sits away from any wall. The 48" and 60" Pyramid style options cover most standard grill island widths.
- Vent Hood Inserts: Building a custom hood from wood, stone, or brick? Trade-Wind vent inserts drop into any custom-built structure and deliver the same ventilation performance as a finished Trade-Wind hood. Choose from liner-only or blower-included configurations to match your installation.
Trade-Wind Duct Covers, Blowers & Installation Accessories
Trade-Wind installation components include duct covers, inline blowers, back-draft dampers, baffle filter kits, and wall caps, everything needed to complete a clean, code-ready installation for any Trade-Wind hood or insert.
How to Choose the Right CFM for Your Trade-Wind Hood
CFM (cubic feet per minute) measures how much air your hood moves each minute. For outdoor cooking, Trade-Wind recommends a minimum of 1 CFM per 100 BTUs of total grill output, so an 80,000 BTU grill requires at least 800 CFM. Trade-Wind outdoor hoods start at 1,200 CFM, giving you substantial headroom above that minimum to account for the open-air environment where crosswinds and lack of enclosure make ventilation more demanding than an indoor kitchen.
Talk to a BBQGuys Expert About Trade-Wind Ventilation
Choosing the right Trade-Wind hood involves more than picking a size. CFM requirements, ceiling height, wall or island placement, duct configuration, and local code requirements all factor into the decision. Our outdoor kitchen experts can help you work through all of it. Explore our free outdoor kitchen design services for a personalized plan, or call one of our experts at 1-877-743-2269, available daily to help find the right Trade-Wind ventilation solution for any outdoor kitchen.
