DuraVent is a venting systems manufacturer founded in 1956. It is part of the Duravent Group. Its products include Type B gas vents, direct vent coaxial systems, polypropylene condensing appliance vents, pellet vent, flexible chimney liners, and all-fuel stainless steel chimney systems. DuraVent products are UL and CSA listed. They are distributed through wholesale HVAC and plumbing channels, including SupplyHouse.
DuraVent Product Lines
- DirectVent Pro: Coaxial direct vent for sealed combustion gas appliances, specified by most major gas appliance manufacturers.
- PolyPro: Polypropylene vent for Category IV condensing furnaces, boilers, and water heaters.
- PelletVent Pro: Listed vent for pellet and corn-burning stoves.
- Type B Gas Vent: Double-wall vent for naturally aspirated Category I and II gas appliances.
- DuraTech: All-fuel stainless steel chimney for wood, coal, oil, and gas.
- FasNSeal Flex Liner: UL 1777 listed flexible stainless steel masonry chimney liner.
Why Contractors Specify DuraVent
DuraVent covers the full range of venting categories from Type B through Category IV condensing. DirectVent Pro is specified by most major gas appliance manufacturers. All products are UL and CSA listed for code compliance.
How to Choose a DuraVent Product
Identify the appliance vent category from the installation manual. Use Type B for Category I/II appliances. Use PolyPro for Category IV condensing appliances. Use DirectVent Pro for sealed combustion appliances. Use PelletVent Pro for pellet stoves. Match pipe diameter to the appliance outlet collar.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Type B and direct vent? Type B is for room-air-draw appliances. Direct vent is a sealed coaxial system that draws combustion air from outside.
- What appliances is PolyPro used for? PolyPro is a polypropylene vent for Category IV condensing furnaces, boilers, and water heaters.
- How do I choose the right pipe diameter? Match the pipe diameter to the appliance outlet collar.
- Is FasNSeal Flex Liner UL listed? Yes. FasNSeal Flex Liner is a UL 1777 listed flexible stainless steel masonry chimney liner.
- Which DuraVent product is used for pellet stoves? PelletVent Pro is a listed vent for pellet and corn-burning stoves.