Like a smokestack, a vent stack dissipates harmful gases into the atmosphere, but its main purpose is to allow air into the pipes.

ASK THE BUILDER | It’s important for you to understand the importance of plumbing vent pipes. They are the pathway air must follow when you decide to flush a toilet, use a washing machine or ...

When temperatures get this cold, ice can build up on plumbing and heating vents. If the ice completely blocks the pipe, your furnace won’t work. That’s when a lot of people call in the experts.

I have a remodeling project coming up and I intend to do the plumbing work. I’m good to go on the water lines, but the drain lines and plumbing vents are my weak spot. Is there a fail-safe ...

This Canadian-designed, electricity-free device slips into standard rooftop plumbing vent stacks and prevents ice and frost that plugs many vents in Canada each winter.

More homeowners could understand the importance of plumbing vent pipes. These pipes provide the pathway air must follow when you flush a toilet, use a washing machine or brush your teeth.

News Home and garden Ask the Builder: Everything you need to know about plumbing drains and vents Sat., Nov. 4, 2023 These are the drain pipes for two side-by-side sinks in a bathroom. The ...

Vent stacks or relief vents attempt to stabilise the air pressure within the wet sewer stack, which can be particularly turbulent during peak flows. They also help to maintain it near normal ...

This is why in very cold climates, the main vent stack is often full-sized and a 4-inch-diameter pipe. The larger pipe size means that much more frost must form to choke off the air supply.