What is a vent termination cap?
The DirectVent Pro Extended Vertical Termination Cap is designed for use in extreme cold climates. The tall design helps in separating the air intake vents from the exhaust area.
Should plumbing vent pipes be covered?
The main reason you should consider putting a cap on your vent pipe is to protect it from the debris that can get in during the storm and prevent animals from climbing in. On the other hand, you should always protect your roof vent pipe with a vent pipe cover.
How do I hide my furnace exhaust pipes?
A larger planting bed with small shrubs will hide the vents and meter from the Curb Appeal view. If you are wanting to hide them even more for your own serenity, consider installing a short solid wood screen much closer to the vent, meter and white PVC pipe. Build it and paint it to mimic the Tudor style of the house.
Does rain go into vent pipe?
Rain water that runs down a plumbing vent pipe at the roof goes into the house drain system at a point past the traps at the plumbing fixtures that keep sewer gas out of the home, and heads harmlessly out to the sewer or septic tank.
How do I hide my furnace vent pipes?
How to Hide HVAC Duct or Pipes
- Soffits and Tray Ceilings. If your pipes run along one of the walls near the ceiling line, you may be able to enclose them with a simple soffit, which resembles a box built around the duct or pipe.
- Wall Chases.
- Drop Ceilings.
- Faux Beams.
- Paint.
How do you make a screen vent?
- Step 1: Measure the opening of your air vent.
- Step 2: Cut your frame boards.
- Step 3: Dry fit your vent cover frame.
- Step 4: Drill pocket holes and construct frame.
- Step 5b: Add wood filler to any gaps.
- Step 6: Sand vent cover frame until smooth.
- Step 7: Paint your frame.
- Step 8: Cut screen to size.
What is soffit vent?
A soffit vent is a type of roof vent that you install under the eaves of your roof that extend over the walls of your home. Soffit vents help balance the ventilation in your roof and provide airflow to your attic (which may extend the life of your roof).