alwynallan
New Member
I'm building a garage/shop/apartment in Maine (UPC) with a desire to avoid the traditional vent stack, both for practical and aesthetic reasons. The building is a prototype for two future houses on the property where the aesthetics will be more important. I'm already required to get a variance for no floor slope, so I'm considering asking for this too. The proposed vent is highlighted in yellow. The idea is that it will be balanced so that any pressure difference from wind will cause a flow in that direction and carry any odors up and away from the building. There will be expansion joints on the three long runs. Both pipes along the eaves have >1/8" per foot of slope.
The pipe expands to 4" just before exiting, and is capped with a grate flush with a metal fascia trim.
Any reason this won't work, if I can get it inspected? Any similar configuration in use?
The pipe expands to 4" just before exiting, and is capped with a grate flush with a metal fascia trim.
Any reason this won't work, if I can get it inspected? Any similar configuration in use?