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Old 10/2/09, 6:20 PM
Jim Leedham Jim Leedham is offline
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Does anyone know what this type of vent is for?
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Old 10/2/09, 10:40 PM
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First photo of smaller one is a attic or crawl area of building used on flat roofs, you may not have access to attic area,
2nd one looks like it may be for a central building type for bathrooms or kitchens, is it power type? is the a condo building?
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Old 10/3/09, 6:06 AM
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what David said very common on flat roofs with TPO, PVC or EPDM roofing.


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Old 10/3/09, 9:36 AM
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Thanks David, the link you provided pretty much answers that!
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Old 10/4/09, 12:33 AM
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Buy 2 or more and pay $452.81 each (save 25.00%) A little pricey...


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Buy 2 or more and pay $452.81 each (save 25.00%) A little pricey...

Because they know that anyone with a flat roof is usually a business who can afford a simple vent.
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because they know that anyone with a flat roof is usually a business who can afford a simple vent.
product: portals plus #71028 aluminum one-way breather vents. 25/case. Price/case.


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