[findlay70]

Hi,
Our exhaust pipe runs through a non load-bearing column in the house which we wish to remove. It is possible (and safe) to re-route the exhaust to another place, i.e to the side of the house?
Thanks very much
Andy

 

[yuri]

Post brand model and serial # of furnace. Is it a high efficiency unit with plastic vent pipes or a lower eff one with a metal pipe to the chimney. High eff units have a maximum feet of pipe for the venting plus elbows so you need to consider that if extending the venting, plus it needs slope back to the furnace.

 

[Jackofall1]

Are you referring to a return air or an exhaust? Your previous post sounds like you are trying to remove a wall, which has a return air running through it.

So if it is a return air relocating may not be an option as I am sure its tied into the ducting system below unless you are planning on relocating or adding to the duct system, and removing altogether isn't a good idea either as it will effect the operation of the system for which the duct feeds / returns air from.

Mark