vent pipes

Plumbing air outlets

Vent pipes are vertical pipes in plumbing systems that allow air into drain lines, preventing the vacuum that would otherwise slow or stop drainage.

They also release sewer gases above the roofline rather than into living spaces.

The pipes typically extend through the roof: The roofer had to work around the vent pipes.

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Tubes for removing wastewater

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Openings for air entry

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