How To Shingle Around A Roof Vent

Figure 2 cut shingle to fit over vent pipe.

How to shingle around a roof vent.

A 3 in 1 roof flashing is inserted over. Roof leaks around vent pipes is relatively common. 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. 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.

Plenty more videos t. Installing a roof plumbing vent is typically an easier task than flashing a chimney. 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. Here is how you do it.

Properly adjust the row of shingles and then install the vent flange on top of the row of shingles below it. Install shingles as normal up to the base of the plumbing vent. A soil pipe vent is a roof penetration that a roofer encounters on most roof installs. 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.

How to shingle around a pipe. Flange is a flat rectangular surface that sits on the roof. 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. Starting from below the vent pipe as the shingles approach the vent pipe area cut it according to the measurement you took.

Use some asphalt roof cement under the cut shingle and around the vent pipe as shown in figure 2.