Does this Heater vent need a heat collar?

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

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

Thanks for the info and link.

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.

David the ( ounce of pervention-------- ) saying might go nice on you website.
Below you company name.
JMO.

Just what are you accusing David of here, Robert? :shock::shock:

Look at my site JJ.
" Forewarned is forearmed."
Did not mean to go off tract.

ounce of pervention-------- spell checker let it slip through. Opps.
Thanks JJ.:slight_smile: