Birds Nesting in Ventilation Systems Increases Dryer Fire Risk

Published
June 30, 2021

A dryer duct filled with bird nests has a direct impact to the airways, exponentially increasing the risk of a dryer fire. Having ducts obstructed increases energy cost relating to additional cycle times. Dealing with animal feces and noise associated with nest building are not pleasant either. Our design makes it impossible for a bird or squirrel to access the duct.

BENEFITS OF THE XVENTBOX

XVentBox incorporates a removable front louver and an integrated back draft damper for easy inspection and maintenance without damaging any weather-tight seals.

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NO WATER INTRUSION

NO WATER INTRUSION

The molding process creates a monolithic box cavity that combined with integrated balanced gravity dampers XVentBox provides a superior barrier against wind driven rain.

Our products successfully prevent water from breaching the exterior building envelope, even in extreme conditions like hurricanes or high wind event.

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IMPROVED AIR QUALITY

IMPROVED AIR QUALITY

Differences in air moisture content and/or temperatures between interior and exterior can create conditions in which mold thrives and the deterioration of construction materials accelerates.

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ELIMINATE NOISE

ELIMINATE NOISE

When wind encounters the basic vent cap it rattles the damper (if there is any), or even rips it off. People in beach/lakefront residences often find themselves kept up at night by wind.

Our unique design makes use of windy conditions to make the damper close more securely, eliminating wind generated noises.

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PREVENTS NESTING

PREVENTS NESTING

The front louver allows for proper air flow but prevents birds or other creatures from taking residence. Dealing with animal feces, and noise associated with nest-building, are not pleasant either.

Our design makes it “Critter Proof” preventing birds or squirrels to access the duct, and insect access unlikely.

BENEFITS OF THE XVENTBOX

XVentBox incorporates a removable front louver and an integrated back draft damper for easy inspection and maintenance without damaging any weather-tight seals.

Icon for "No Water Intrusion"Icon for "No Water Intrusion"

NO WATER INTRUSION

NO WATER INTRUSION

The molding process creates a monolithic box cavity that combined with integrated balanced gravity dampers XVentBox provides a superior barrier against wind driven rain.

Our products successfully prevent water from breaching the exterior building envelope, even in extreme conditions like hurricanes or high wind event.

Icon for "Improved Air Quality"Icon for "Improved Air Quality"

IMPROVED AIR QUALITY

IMPROVED AIR QUALITY

Differences in air moisture content and/or temperatures between interior and exterior can create conditions in which mold thrives and the deterioration of construction materials accelerates.

Icon for "Eliminate Noise"Icon for "Eliminate Noise"

ELIMINATE NOISE

ELIMINATE NOISE

When wind encounters the basic vent cap it rattles the damper (if there is any), or even rips it off. People in beach/lakefront residences often find themselves kept up at night by wind.

Our unique design makes use of windy conditions to make the damper close more securely, eliminating wind generated noises.

Icon for "Prevents Nesting"Icon for "Prevents Nesting"

PREVENTS NESTING

PREVENTS NESTING

The front louver allows for proper air flow but prevents birds or other creatures from taking residence. Dealing with animal feces, and noise associated with nest-building, are not pleasant either.

Our design makes it “Critter Proof” preventing birds or squirrels to access the duct, and insect access unlikely.

BENEFITS OF THE XVENTBOX

XVentBox incorporates a removable front louver and an integrated back draft damper for easy inspection and maintenance without damaging any weather-tight seals.

Icon for "No Water Intrusion"Icon for "No Water Intrusion"

NO WATER INTRUSION

NO WATER INTRUSION

The molding process creates a monolithic box cavity that combined with integrated balanced gravity dampers XVentBox provides a superior barrier against wind driven rain.

Our products successfully prevent water from breaching the exterior building envelope, even in extreme conditions like hurricanes or high wind event.

Icon for "Improved Air Quality"Icon for "Improved Air Quality"

IMPROVED AIR QUALITY

IMPROVED AIR QUALITY

Differences in air moisture content and/or temperatures between interior and exterior can create conditions in which mold thrives and the deterioration of construction materials accelerates.

Icon for "Eliminate Noise"Icon for "Eliminate Noise"

ELIMINATE NOISE

ELIMINATE NOISE

When wind encounters the basic vent cap it rattles the damper (if there is any), or even rips it off. People in beach/lakefront residences often find themselves kept up at night by wind.

Our unique design makes use of windy conditions to make the damper close more securely, eliminating wind generated noises.

Icon for "Prevents Nesting"Icon for "Prevents Nesting"

PREVENTS NESTING

PREVENTS NESTING

The front louver allows for proper air flow but prevents birds or other creatures from taking residence. Dealing with animal feces, and noise associated with nest-building, are not pleasant either.

Our design makes it “Critter Proof” preventing birds or squirrels to access the duct, and insect access unlikely.