Existing pipe boot repair and preventative maintenance the perma boot is a gasket less two piece pipe boot repair system designed to permanently repair the most common type of roof leak the leak around the vent pipes that penetrate your roof.
Replacing a roof vent pipe.
Just as drain pipes remove water and waste from your home the plumbing vent pipe also known as a plumbing air vent removes gas and odors it also allows fresh air into the plumbing system to help water flow smoothly through the drain pipes however no water.
If you have a leak in the general area of a plumbing vent check the condition of the vent flashing.
Coupling handy or didn t want the hassle of making a proper connection.
This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to create a watertight seal around a vent pipe.
The plumber made the inside connections later and either didn t have a 3 in to 4 in.
Plumbing vent flashings are notorious spots for roof leaks.
Look for rust holes or gaps around metal vents required for cast iron waste lines.
The plumbing vent also known as a vent stack helps regulate the air pressure in your plumbing system.
What is a plumbing vent.