DuraVent
DuraVent is a North American manufacturer of code-listed venting systems — chimneys, gas vents, relining, and stovepipe products — for residential and commercial gas, wood, pellet, and oil heating appliances, sold through professional contractors, distributors, and approved internet resellers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1956
- HeadquartersVacaville, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What DuraVent does
DuraVent is a North American manufacturer of venting systems for gas, wood, oil, pellet, and other alternative-fuel heating appliances, operating under the legal name Duravent Group from Vacaville, California. The company sells residential and commercial venting solutions across the full vent lifecycle: factory-built chimneys (DuraTech, DuraStack Pro), relining systems (DuraLiner, DuraFlex, Ventinox), Type B and special gas vents (Model BV, FasNSeal family including the patent-pending 80/90 hybrid), stovepipe connectors (Ultimate StovePipe, DVL, DuraBlack), and polypropylene venting (PolyPro Flex) for condensing high-efficiency appliances. Its portfolio is supported by a dense stack of UL and ULC code listings, proprietary locking technologies (DuraLock, DuraTab), and specialty metallurgy (AL29-4C super-ferritic stainless steel, 316Ti stainless steel).
DuraVent firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DuraVent
- Legal name
- Duravent Group
- Website
- https://duravent.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1956
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- DuraVent is a North American manufacturer of code-listed venting systems — chimneys, gas vents, relining, and stovepipe products — for residential and commercial gas, wood, pellet, and oil heating appliances, sold through professional contractors, distributors, and approved internet resellers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where DuraVent is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vacaville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
DuraVent business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- HVAC and Hearth Product Sales: DuraVent generates revenue through the sale of venting products and systems for residential and commercial HVAC, heating, and hearth applications. The company sells through direct commercial channels, approved internet sellers, and distribution partners. Products include chimneys, gas vents, stovepipes, and relining systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Other | MAP Pricing for Professional Products |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
DuraVent product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DuraVent manufactures venting products and systems for gas, wood, oil, pellet, and other alternative fuel-burning appliances. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning chimneys, gas vents, stovepipes, chimney relining systems, and special gas vent products for residential and commercial HVAC and hearth applications. It operates through multiple brands including DuraTech, DuraStack, PelletVent Pro, PolyPro, FasNSeal, DuraFlex, DuraLiner, Ventinox, Model BV, and a portfolio of 15 acquired/sub-brands within Duravent Group.
Product overview
DuraVent is a manufacturer of venting solutions for the HVAC and hearth industries, offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential and commercial venting products. The core product line includes double-wall and single-wall gas vents (Model BV, FasNSeal® series), chimney relining systems (DuraLiner®, DuraFlex®, Ventinox®), stovepipe connectors (USP Ultimate StovePipe, DVL®, DuraBlack®), and specialized venting systems for commercial applications (DuraStack® Pro, DuraTech® LDC). The company operates as part of the Duravent Group, which also includes acquired and subsidiary brands such as Hart & Cooley, Security Chimneys, Selkirk, Heatfab, Amerivent, AirMate, AmeriFlow, AMPCO, Builder's Best, Lima, Milcor, Portals Plus, and RPS. Products feature proprietary locking technologies including DuraLock®, DuraTab®, and DuraCap® systems. The company acquired Hart & Cooley in October 2021 to expand its North American building products market presence.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DuraTech: Double-wall chimney product line
- DuraStack
- PelletVent Pro
- PolyPro
- FasNSeal
- DuraFlex
- DuraLiner
- Ventinox
- DVL
- DuraBlack
- Model BV
- DirectVent
- USP Ultimate StovePipe
Products and services
- DuraStack Pro
Quantifiable outcome
- 50% or more labor time reduction with DuraLiner compared to traditional relining methods
Companies that use DuraVent
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
DuraVent technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
DuraVent partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
DuraVent competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Hearth & Home Technologies: Largest North American hearth manufacturer (Heatilator, Heat & Glo, Quadra-Fire, Majestic, Monessen). Comparable through shared hearth channel and overlapping wood/gas venting needs, but operates as an OEM of fireplaces and stoves rather than a venting-only specialist.
- Empire Comfort Systems: Manufacturer of gas fireplaces, heaters, and heating equipment. Comparable through shared hearth and residential heating channels, with overlap on gas venting system requirements for its installed base.
- Napoleon Products: Canadian-based manufacturer of fireplaces, stoves, grills, and HVAC products. Comparable as a broad hearth/HVAC incumbent that consumes venting components and competes for end-customer relationships in the same North American distribution channels.
- Travis Industries: U.S. manufacturer of Lopi, Fireplace Xtrordinair, and DaVinci Custom Gas Fireplaces. Comparable through shared hearth end-markets and professional installer channels, but operates primarily as an OEM appliance manufacturer.
- FPI Fireplace Products International: Manufacturer of Regency and Flame brand fireplaces and stoves. Comparable through the shared hearth channel and overlapping product categories (gas, wood, pellet), though focused on appliance manufacturing rather than venting specialization.
Direct peers
- Schebler Chimney Systems: Specialty manufacturer of engineered venting and chimney systems for commercial and industrial applications. Comparable to DuraVent's DuraStack Pro and DuraTech LDC large-diameter and pressure-stack product lines.
- Metal-Fab Inc: U.S. manufacturer of venting products including chimneys, gas vents, and special gas vent systems. Directly comparable to DuraVent's Type B gas vent, special gas vent, and chimney product families, serving the same HVAC/hearth installer channel in North America.
- ICC - International Chimney Corporation: Chimney and venting systems manufacturer serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Comparable to DuraVent's chimney, relining, and large-diameter commercial venting lines with similar UL-listed product coverage.
Others
- Burnham Holdings: U.S. manufacturer of hydronic heating equipment (boilers, water heaters). Adjacent comparable because Burnham's boilers, furnaces, and water heaters require venting systems like DuraVent's Type B gas vent, special gas vent, and PolyPro lines.
- Weil-McLain: Manufacturer of commercial and residential hydronic boilers. Adjacent comparable as a downstream customer for DuraVent's boiler breeching, chimney, and high-efficiency condensing venting products.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
DuraVent social profiles
Digital presenceDuraVent compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance18 records
DuraVent financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
DuraVent leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
DuraVent subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
DuraVent funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
DuraVent M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about DuraVent
What does DuraVent do?
DuraVent manufactures venting products and systems for gas, wood, oil, pellet, and other alternative fuel-burning appliances. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning chimneys, gas vents, stovepipes, chimney relining systems, and special gas vent products for residential and commercial HVAC and hearth applications. It operates through multiple brands including DuraTech, DuraStack, PelletVent Pro, PolyPro, FasNSeal, DuraFlex, DuraLiner, Ventinox, Model BV, and a portfolio of 15 acquired/sub-brands within Duravent Group.
Is DuraVent a public or private company?
DuraVent is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was DuraVent founded?
DuraVent was founded in 1956. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is DuraVent based?
DuraVent is headquartered in Vacaville, United States, in the North America region.
How does DuraVent make money?
One revenue line is on record: HVAC and Hearth Product Sales.
Who are DuraVent's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Hearth & Home Technologies, Empire Comfort Systems, Napoleon Products, Travis Industries and FPI Fireplace Products International. Direct peers are Schebler Chimney Systems, Metal-Fab Inc and ICC - International Chimney Corporation. Others are Burnham Holdings and Weil-McLain.
Does DuraVent have an API?
No public API is recorded for DuraVent.