Pvc Furnace Roof Vent

Basic instructions on how to run pvc flue venting on high efficiency furnaces.

Pvc furnace roof vent.

This vent features a heavy duty screen which helps protect against small animals from entering your home through the vent. More product details close. This structure generally uses the furnace vent pipe through roofbecause the b venting pipe is designed in vertical manner. This type is an ideal alternative to natural vent systems.

That way should there be a problem with the furnace that causes the exhaust temperature to exceed design the exhaust vent system has almost 40 more capacity to handle the excess heat before it reaches the point where it can fail. This piping system incorporates two pipes of different sizes in one unit. The black finish helps this vent blend into your home s rooftop. Despite the confusion the safe practice would suggest the use of pvc schedule 40 pipes for the air intake vent on the furnace and cpvc for the exhaust flue vent given its higher service temperature.

This vent is designed to be used on 4 in. It s made of zinc coated galvanized steel for durability and reliability. The outer pipe draws air for combustion from outside and the smaller pipe occupies the inner position and is used to vent the exhaust fumes.