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Can you vent a plumbing vent through the wall?
Yes BUT not an outside wall
Is 4 in. cast iron pipe leading out from basement going to the septic system?
The one going out of the wall or floor goes to the septic. The one going up is the vent that should go out the roof.
Can you install a through-the-wall ac unit in a window instead?
I need this answer as well. Anyone?
What is the definition of a load- bearing wall?
Exactly as it says, a wall that is constructed to take the weight of a second floor, or roof. -Not just a flimsy separation wall.
How can you prevent rain from seeping in the walls of the house?
If you have professionally installed siding and roofing this should not be a problem. If you are having this problem the most likely place for water to seep into the wall cavity would be from the roof. Water can find it's way through almost anything and sometimes these kinds of leaks can be very difficult to locate. Have a professional roofer check the roof over to see if there is anything obvious. They will check the valleys, areas around the chimney, around plumbing vent pipes and roof vents etc. It could be a simple fix or it could mean replacing the roofing materials.Good luck!
Can you wet vent a sewage ejector pump or is it better to run vent to outside through side of house provided there's no windows or air intakes near vent location you will install vent cap at exit wall?
No you cannot wet vent an ejector pump and no you cannot vent through a side wall. It must go through the roof.
Can you vent a plumbing vent through the wall?
Yes BUT not an outside wall
Kitchen sink vent?
The vent for the drain is in the wall. Where the drain goes in, it T's with the water going down and the vent going through the roof. With a double sink, one side is the vent for the other. As long as the water isn't pulling against a vacuum, it will drain.
Is a direct vent water heater as good as a standard vent water heater?
a direct vent water heater is more fuel efficient (cost's less to operate). aside from that there isn't much difference, aside from not needing a double wall flue through the roof on a standard gas water heater.
Can you vent a portable AC unit through a wall sleeve?
YES you can! you can even use a dryer vent to the outside.
What kind of vent is required for a cooktop vented down and out an exterior wall (for the outside wall itself)?
The type require is vent is required for a cooktop vented down and out an exterior wall (for the outside wall itself) I am installing an electric cooktop, with a pop-up downward vent that pulls steam and such through pipes in the floor.
What is the alternative to a plumbing roof vent?
The alternative to a plumbing roof vent is an AAV. This is an Air Admittance Valve, a simple spring loaded ABS fitting that serves exactly the same function as a roof vent, except that it does not penetrate the roofing. I used 4 of these while re-plumbing my mobile home, three under countertops and one in the wall behind toilet. I'm very happy with their performance and even happier at having less holes in the roof.
How do you fix ceiling condensation in a mobile home with shingle roof condensation is where the ceiling meets the wall in a few areas?
bird blocks and ridge vent
Can you vent a gas heater through the wall of a garage?
Check the code for your area. Most I have seen go through the ceiling.
Can a waste drain vent through an exterior wall instead of the roof?
You also have to use the code for your city or your county. Most county and city codes are the same saying that they need to be roof vented. No, that would defeat the purpose of a vent being that there needs to be air pressure to keep the sewer gas down. Sure you can, If you want the waste to drip from the vent too the ground, but who cares the Chinese do it so why cant you??? A waste drain vent allows the air to flow so that the drain works properly. It has to meet a calculation that I do not Know, BUT a licensed Plumber will know this calculation. I believe you are asking because this is an unusual situation. Just remember if it does not meet the calculation, you will have nothing but trouble with the drainage. please consult with a GOOD plumber.
Does a direct vent water heater have to be vented into a chimney?
No, directly vents through to outside wall of building.
Why is water leaking from the vent over the stove in a one story home?
It could be you have a leak in your roof or a broken pipe inside a wall that is causing this. I'd check out the roof first (usually "goop" will do the trick for a quick fix) and if it isn't the roof then bring a professional in to see where the leak is.
