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Old 8/27/11, 5:05 PM
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Yes, a ceiling support/firestop and insulation dam (if attic) is needed.

Example: http://www.cciccweb.org/files/durave...al-2-25-08.pdf



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Yes, a ceiling support/firestop and insulation dam (if attic) is needed.

Example: http://www.cciccweb.org/files/durave...al-2-25-08.pdf
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Old 8/28/11, 9:27 AM
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If it's a single wall vent it needs a vent thimble (heat collar). Double wall vent can be installed either with a thimble or with adequate clearances to combustibles without a thimble.



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David the ( ounce of pervention-------- ) saying might go nice on you website.
Below you company name.
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David the ( ounce of pervention-------- ) saying might go nice on you website.
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Just what are you accusing David of here, Robert?
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Old 9/4/11, 8:31 AM
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Look at my site JJ.
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ounce of pervention-------- spell checker let it slip through. Opps.
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