High Wind Roof Vent Caps

The gas vent is on the south side of our home and when the winds come from that direction the stove goes crazy.

High wind roof vent caps. I need to know what would be the best termination cap for very high wind area. Heatsource minister of fire. Vertical vents were a source of whistles and banging flappers. Currently there is no ade quate standard test method to evaluate the potential for wind driven rain to enter attics through soffit vent openings such as those shown in figure 6.

Minimizing water intrusion through roof vents in high wind regions 4 of 8 r 7 oofing 12 10 wind driven rain penetration. Each features a black steel roof cap with a built in back draft damper and bird screen. Sometimes altering the cap on the vent reduces the vacuum. Not recommended for dryer venting.

Dec 19 2011 1 064 northern ca. Newer vent caps will be somewhat enclosed at the top which will help to prevent water and pest intrusion. Duravent 4 x 6 5 8 inner diameter directvent pro direct vent pipe double wall co linear masonry chimney conversion kit with flex pipe and high wind cap model. Use for vertical terminations only.

Two nylon zip ties are included. Also these designs won t allow the cap to collapse and block the vent. Provides improved performance in high wind conditions. This design also helps to prevent wind from causing gas appliances to backdraft.

Round gas vent collection aluminum high wind cap with 4 inch inner diameter this aluminum high wind cap with 4 inch inner diameter from the round gas vent series is a type b gas component and consists of the duralock system for a tight seal. Your feed back will be most welcome thank you.