Roof Furnace Vent Pipe

The black finish helps this vent blend into your home s rooftop.

Roof furnace vent pipe. The pipe leading to the main roof vent is called the vent stack. The vent pipe or flue is a vital component of the furnace that transmits emissions from the combustion process out of the building. If your furnace has an afue rating of 90 or lower it probably exhausts the gases though the flue pipe on your roof. Inside diameter black new construction or reroof thermoplastic vent pipe roof flashing model pb 312 4bk 19 97 19 97.

The plumbing vent pipe is a vertical pipe that attaches to the drain line and runs through the roof of a home. Goose neck vent in black can be used to cover exhaust pipes extending through your roof or for attic ventilation. Twist the roof s vent pipe clockwise one half turn with one hand while holding the gas furnace s vent pipe still with the other hand. Furnace vents remove fumes and combustion air that are generated by gas and oil fired furnaces.

This vent features a heavy duty screen which helps protect against small animals from entering your home through the vent. It s made of zinc coated galvanized steel for durability and reliability. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. For pricing and availability.

Run the vent pipe up through the roof and install a metal or pvc flashing collar over it. Also known as the type b this vent is operating on the natural air convection. Push the male end of a new vent pipe up through the bottom of the roof flashing and set its female end on the male end of the vent pipe that connects to the gas furnace. When the vent is withdrawing air from the house it expels the gas outside through the vent.

This ensures that those in the building are not harmed by toxic gases and other byproducts of combustion. The master flow 6 in. This vent is designed to be used on 6 in. It helps maintain proper atmospheric pressure in a building s waste system and channels the exhaust gasses to the vent.

The vents consist of circular or oblong pipe that attaches to a flange on the furnace and extends. High efficiency furnaces take advantage of the heat in the combustion gases that are wasted in natural ventilation systems. Put a cover on the vent. How to vent a furnace in a roof 1.

Match the vent pipe to the. Goose neck vent the master flow 6 in. Another problem is that flue pipes that go through the roof tend to be less efficient. Oatey 1 1 2 in to 3 in x 15 in plastic vent and pipe flashing.

Locate the spot to install the vent pipe using a tape measure to determine distance from a wall or other. Free delivery with 45 order.