Don’t let wall vents be an afterthought – plan ahead and make the sensible decision to go with a tough, long-lasting product that will maximize your home’s airflow efficiency. Its double-duty features help with noise reduction by offering less rattling with the thickened metal, and it cuts down on energy loss. The thicker metal further prevents warping and dents caused by impacts over time. The WVEBH6BK comes with a powder-coated black painted finish. We do also offer a 6” size that comes in an even heavier 24 gauge metal.

Their built-in strength and durability is ideal for long-lasting exhaust or air intake that also accents your home’s exterior. 020 unfinished aluminum, or 28 gauge pre-painted galvanized steel. They are available in unfinished 28 gauge galvanized steel. The gasket helps to reduce noise as the damper opens and closes. They come with a screen, spring-loaded damper and gasket. We also have a new line of hooded, heavy duty round and rectangular piped dryer wall vents. Buying high quality wall vents will save you both time and money in the long run. We provide higher quality parts than ones found in most big box stores. Their premium craftsmanship and attractive look are hard to pass up. These hooded vents protect against the elements more effectively than their non-hooded counterparts. These vents are built with a round or rectangular tube/pipe and can be built with or without a damper and with or without a screen. Hooded Metal Wall VentsįAMCO manufactures a wide variety of hooded metal wall vents used for air supply, exhaust, air/moisture removal and with air exchangers. Our plastic wall vent line includes the air intake vent (AI), the hooded dryer vent with damper (UFH) and the exhaust vent with with movable louvers (LH). They have UV inhibitors and a color stabilizers added in to provide greater stability in all weather conditions and to help prevent fading. Today’s plastics are built with a much longer life expectancy. Prior to this technology, plastic roof and wall vents weathered quickly and became brittle long before the life expectancy of the roof shingles or siding. With new developments in plastic and injection molding, corrosion-resistant HDPE plastic models have become more and more popular in recent years.

Unfinished galvanized would be the next best option, provided you use a paint that is made for metal. If you would like to paint a wall vent to match your home, we suggest our pre-painted galvanized steel vents as these will take paint the best. Galvanized steel will hold its finish for quite some time with its resistance towards corrosion. aluminum is used commonly in high moisture areas due to its anti-rust properties and adds a nice modern look. For instance, more humid and wet climates with more salt will oxidize traditional copper faster, turning it from it’s shiny vibrant orange, to brown then to a green patina over time. It’s extremely important to consider your home type and common weather patterns in your area when selecting the appropriate material. The plastic wall vents are molded in HDPE (high-density polyethylene), or polypropylene plastic, and are available in both white and brown. Our metal wall vents are available in aluminum, galvanized steel, pre-painted galvanized steel, and copper. We also have different material and color options. Our vents come in an array of popular sizes, making installation a breeze.

Most home appliances and bathroom or kitchen fans require an exhaust pipe with a vent cap installed on an exterior wall for proper ventilation. Air intake vents are also used to bring air in for heating appliances such as a furnace. By bringing outside air in for combustion air, it can improve the indoor air quality and natural ventilation. Wall vents (also known as “wall caps”) are typically used for air intake or exhaust applications.

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