Home ServicesInstallation & Assembly2MildHomeowner$ implied
Homeowner needs an aesthetic trim or escutcheon for a 2.5-3 inch water heater exhaust pipe penetrating a soffit, but existing products are hard to find and standard options don't fit, requiring custom fabrication.
No easily available, purpose-built trim or escutcheon that fits the odd pipe diameter and can be installed without disconnecting the water heater exhaust.
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Opp. Score
42
Severity
2Mild
Willingness to Pay
implied
Added
May 19, 2026
Workarounds Described
- fabricating something out of sheet metal if necessary
App Concept
PipeTrim Escutcheon
PipeTrim Escutcheon is a universal fit, snap-on trim ring for water heater and furnace exhaust pipes that installs without disconnecting any plumbing. Made of flexible, paintable material with adjustable sizing to cover gaps from 2 to 4 inches, it provides a clean, finished look around pipe penetrations in walls, ceilings, and soffits.
Key Features
- Flexible design fits pipe diameters from 2 to 4 inches without disconnecting
- Snap-on installation with no tools required
- Paintable surface to match surrounding finish
- Indoor/outdoor rated for exhaust pipe temperatures
Target Users: DIY homeowners and handymen working on water heater or furnace exhaust pipe soffit penetrations
Revenue Model: $14.99 per unit at hardware stores and online
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