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Type B Vent Pipe FAQ'S
Please select the topic below or just scroll down this page to see all the topics. Information referred to on this FAQ page can be found in more detail on Simpson Duravent install manuals that are found on the tech and spec page.
Can I put screws in B Vent?
How do I order steep roof flashing for pitches over 7/12?
Which support do I use: round or square support?
What is the inner liner made of?
Can I common vent a gas fireplace?
Is this L-Vent?
Can I use B Vent on an oil furnace?
How often do I support the pipe?
Is a draft hood connector needed?
What is the maximum temperature?
Can I terminate the pipe horizontally?
What is minimum termination height?
How do I size my appliance?
What is the overlap of pipe?
What flashing do I use for flat roof?
Can I cut any straight pieces to make shorter pieces?
Can I put screws in B Vent?
Yes, if desired, but DO NOT PUNCTURE INNER LINER!
How do I order steep roof flashing for pitches over 7/12?
Follow stock number with a "-S" (i.e., S/N 141-S).
Which support do I use: round or square support?
Usually the square firestop support is used at the ceiling; the round bucket support bucket may also be used if transitioning to single wall pipe.
What is the inner liner made of?
.016" thick aluminum.
Can I common vent a gas fireplace?
No. Common vent tables only cover furnaces, boilers or water heaters.
Is this L-Vent?
No. L-Vent needs stainless steel inner liner.
Can I use B Vent on an oil furnace?
No. Oil requires stainless steel inner liner.
How often do I support the pipe?
Support about every 4 to 5 feet. Use wall strap or square firestop, or round bucket ceiling supports.
Is a draft hood connector needed?
Some water heaters require one;
(Always check with the mfg installation manual).
What is the maximum temperature?
400° + AMB (room temperature).
Can I terminate the pipe horizontally?
No. Appliances approved to vent horizontal usually
cannot
use B vent.
What is minimum termination height?
There is a 1' minimum for up to 7/12 roof pitch.
Always check the installation manual and obey all local and national code
How do I size my appliance?
Always check with a certified gas installer and/or installation manual and obey all local and national code
What is the overlap of pipe?
1 and 1/2" overlap per connection or 3/4" per end of pipe.
What flashing do I use for flat roof?
Tall cone flashing is for flat (0/12) roof pitch.
Can I cut any straight pieces to make shorter pieces?
No.
You can not cut Type B vent - but you can use the Adjustable Length Pipe - Model 5GV12A - 0052 to get the the length of pipe you need.
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