Dryer Vent Box

We ordered a special dryer vent box that is recessed into the wall so that the dryer can be pushed almost up to the wall without squashing the vent.

Drywall cut out from the wall. On the other side is the cement board and a liner under the shower pan in the bathroom.

Walter cutting through the bottom plate

 The box is designed to go between the studs, but unfortunately, because of the placement of the washer and dryer, we couldn't put it between the studs and had to cut one.

We put in additional bracing to compensate for the cut stud and moved the dryer outlet. Then the box goes in and is screwed into the 2x4s. Then we patch the wall.
The vent goes straight down through the floor and outside. The dryer has to be exhausted to outside the perimeter of the house, so we also have to install a duct from here to the edge of the house and a vent.