Mike Lamb Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 This vent terminal is too close to the window. I don't see why it could not be raised another 4' or so. Does anyone see why that could be a problem? Click to Enlarge 57.05 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 This vent terminal is too close to the window. I don't see why it could not be raised another 4' or so. Does anyone see why that could be a problem? Only if there's a roof overhang above it. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plummen Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 normally a roof vent has to be terminated so many feet above roof line,depending on local codes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Over extending a stack vent can create a frost closure condition and affect appliance performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghentjr Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Does anyone see why that could be a problem? Click to Enlarge 57.05 KB Methane, shitty smell, when the window is open it may draw air in, it's not supposed to be there, if you sleep with the window open you can hear flushing, if you sleep with the window open and a door closed you could wake up with a headache / or not wake up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted February 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Over extending a stack vent can create a frost closure condition and affect appliance performance. That would be a concern with Chicago winters. I don't think I've ever seen a stack 4 or 5' above the roof, but besides that, correcting this won't be easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Over extending a stack vent can create a frost closure condition and affect appliance performance. That would be a concern with Chicago winters. I don't think I've ever seen a stack 4 or 5' above the roof, but besides that, correcting this won't be easy. Not necessarily, if the attic is accessible, I'd relocate the vent down wind if there's such a thing and then connect it to the sewer stack. Remove the old flashing and patch the hole...voila! In the first place, that vent doesn't look right to me. Did you take your mirror and look inside and around the flashing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Originally posted by RobC I don't think I've ever seen a stack 4 or 5' above the roof, but besides that, correcting this won't be easy. Just AAV-it (assuming it isn't the only vent for the entire system). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmeriSpecguy Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 One or the other or both should apply here UPC 906.1 Each vent pipe or stack shall extend through its flashing and shall terminate vertically not less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the roof nor less than one (1) foot (305 mm) from any vertical surface. or 906.2 Each vent shall terminate not less than ten (10) feet (3048 mm) from, or at least three (3) feet (914 mm) above, any openable window, door, opening, air intake, or vent shaft, nor less than three (3) feet (914 mm) in every direction from any lot line-alley and street excepted. Bill, some areas do not allow for AAV's to be used. Here in St. Louis city they do not allow them to be used but other municipalities do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 No AAV's in Chicago. Local 130 says no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Over extending a stack vent can create a frost closure condition and affect appliance performance. That would be a concern with Chicago winters. I don't think I've ever seen a stack 4 or 5' above the roof, but besides that, correcting this won't be easy. So raise it up and transition to a larger pipe. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 Board up the window, it's awfully close to the roof plane (I'd wager it leaks a bit) and the view looks to be as bad as I imagine it smells. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul N Frey Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Just think, after you do your big stinky, the next person, and the next, and the next will be privy to your "labor of love"! How long has it been this way? New dormer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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