DryerWallVent Patented Design

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Gauge How It's Made

The NEW DryerWallVent. Included are all the features you love, and now still more. Even better? It's made with a deep-drawn Galvalume® steel manufacturing process.

Alone, this type of solid construction stands up to the elements. Add PPG Envirocron® weather-resistant powder coating, and you've got an exterior vent that's built to last and contributes nicely to exterior aesthetics.

Gauge Your Expectations

  • Blend or Accent Beautiful Exteriors With a Low-Profile
  • Help Shorten Drying Times by Maximizing Efficiency
  • Accommodate Duct Cleaning Equipment Easily
  • Exceed Manufacturer & Code Requirements

Gauge Its Performance

  • Even More Impervious to The Elements
  • Built for Consistent Construction and Clean Lines
  • Double the Installation Footprint Options
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Advantage DryerWallVent

Galvalume® steel, forged with a deep-draw manufacturing process, makes the DryerWallVent tough as nails, delivering serious performance advantages. Made in the USA, sleek lines help it augment exterior aesthetics and tight engineering helps it stand up to the elements.

Standard Installation



Optional Backing Plate Installation



Standard Install

Step One

 

STEP ONE
Confirm that 4” duct is flush to the exterior substrate.
Step Two
STEP TWO
Add sealant around the perimeter of the backing plate.
Step Three
STEP THREE
Insert DryerWallVent collar into 4” duct.    *If installing a No Collar unit, align opening with duct and skip to Step 4.
Step Four
STEP FOUR
To secure to the substrate, install exterior rated fasteners through the inner screw holes.
Step Five
STEP FIVE
Apply sealant to all sides in contact with final exterior surface.
   Tip: Bottom may be unsealed to allow for weeping.

Backing Plate Install

Step One

 

STEP ONE
To expose the fastener holes on the backing plate, remove the two #6 screws on the bottom of the DryerWallVent.
Step Two
STEP TWO
Remove the damper assembly.
Step Three
STEP THREE
Add sealant around the backing plate perimeter.
Step Four
STEP FOUR
Insert DryerWallVent collar into 4” duct.    *If installing a No Collar unit, align opening with duct and skip to Step 5.
Step Five
STEP FIVE
Install exterior rated fasteners through the outer backing plate holes.
Step Five
STEP SIX
Insert under the drip edge and secure bottom with the #6 screws.
Step Seven
STEP SEVEN
For added security, #14 exterior rated screws may be used in the inner screw holes.
Step Eight
STEP EIGHT
Apply sealant to all sides in contact with final exterior surface.
   Tip: Bottom may be unsealed to allow for weeping.