Hi all, quick question about a shower vent . So the pipe on the left in the picture is in the way for adding a stud for reinforcement for a frame less shower door. I need to move it over a couple of inches, but I’m wondering if I can just put a 90 degree elbow at the top and bottom, or maybe 45’s. I don’t know a lot about vents, so is this a bad idea? Is there a certain height the elbow has to be? Thanks!
This thoughtfully designed home preserves the character of its neighborhood while maximizing space for a growing family through careful attention to scale, rooflines, and material choices.
"I have learned so much thanks to the searchable articles on the FHB website. I can confidently say that I expect to be a life-long subscriber." - M.K.
Dig into cutting-edge approaches and decades of proven solutions with total access to our experts and tradespeople.
Start Free Trial NowGet instant access to the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field.
Start Free Trial Now
Replies
No 90s.
Yes 45s.
Frankie
90s are allowed. A vent 90 has a shorter radius than a medium sweep 90. It can be used in a vent but not in a drain. Just make sure everything goes up hill.
Would it still be going uphill if there is a horizontal section from the 90?
you need to force it up slightly. Just make sure it's not sloped down. I just had an inspector get me on that. If you are drilling holes for a horizontal run, you need to make them go up. This is assuming you're using plastic pipe.
Perfect. I don't need to move it far, so no real horizontal run required. I'll just lean it a bit. Thanks so much for your help!