“You can’t just cover the pipes up,” Olms explained. “You can back up your whole system. Deco-Vent allows the 4-inch-diameter pipes to continue to draw the necessary air needed.

We Canadians deal with extreme winter challenges each year, and one of the most annoying (and mysterious) happens when rooftop plumbing vent pipes get plugged with frost. This is called “ice ...

To replace old outdoor vent covers, start by pulling apart the duct at the last joint inside the house. If they don’t pull apart easily, look for small screws holding the sections of pipe together.