Vent Through A Concrete Block Wall

Product overview the master flow bvsii block style foundation vent with moveable louvers allows air circulation to reduce moisture and helps prevent decay in your foundation with a net free vent area of 73 sq.

Vent through a concrete block wall.

The block design allows for easy installation and is constructed of galvanized steel and aluminum louvers. Drill the 3 4 inch pilot hole inside but near the circle s line. Model fl has a mounting flange for easy installation. Builders use many techniques to run pipe through concrete block walls but the easiest and most efficient way is to use a core drill.

It is best that the edges of the hole be at least an inch 3 cm away from cinder block edges and mortar but can go through them. Core drills are expensive tools and not something that the. Drill all the way through the block then tap the connections lightly with the chisel to break them. The louvers adjust manually.

Horizontal vent pipes must end at least 6 inches away from the exterior wall and must be located high enough that snowfall will not block it. These sturdy vents make an attractive accent through brick or block walls but are equally useful through any wall type. If you re making the hole through a hollow section of block you may even find that a tap on the. Trace a duct end onto the blocks where you want the hole.

Knocking out a piece of concrete or cinder block to install a horizontal vent pipe may not be feasible in a pre existing home but the basement construction of new homes could be planned around this feature.