How To Shingle Around A Roof Vent

A roof that leaks around a vent pipe is a common cause of small water stains on a ceiling or water leaking into a home.

How to shingle around a roof vent. Roof leaks around vent pipes is relatively common. Use some asphalt roof cement under the cut shingle and around the vent pipe as shown in figure 2. Apply a generous amount of asphalt roof cement around the vent pipe and place the vent pipe boot over the top of the pipe covering the last course of shingles as shown in figure 3. Place the flashing or boot onto the plumbing vent so the base is resting on shingles.

Following manufacturer s instructions for securing the vent the roofer will likely spread plastic roof cement on the underside of the vent place it over the hole slip the flange under the top side shingles and lay the flange over the down slope shingles. How to shingle around a pipe. Starting from below the vent pipe as the shingles approach the vent pipe area cut it according to the measurement you took. Properly adjust the row of shingles and then install the vent flange on top of the row of shingles below it.

The leaking may first be seen in the attic but if you don t catch it right away you may see water coming into the house dripping on the floor. Install shingles as normal up to the base of the plumbing vent. Figure 2 cut shingle to fit over vent pipe. Be sure to like and subscribe in order to help me bring you more helpful videos filled with tips and tricks i ve learned over the years.

Here is how you do it. Then set the vent flange or flashing in place. A 3 in 1 roof flashing is inserted over. A soil pipe vent is a roof penetration that a roofer encounters on most roof installs.

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