Get Rid Of Your Roof Vent Pipe Leaks Once And For All

Getting rid of the leaks around your roof vent pipes does not mean getting rid of the vent pipes altogether. When you are frustrated because you keep getting those nasty water stains in your ceiling and you know there is considerable damage being done to the structure of your home before you even see the stains, you may be inclined to rip your vent pipes out forever.

Don’t be quite so hasty! Those pipes are there for a reason – not just as an anchor point for your roof top holiday display! Anywhere wastewater is produced in your home at plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets and showers a vent pipe is needed. The waste eventually ends up in the sewer system connected to your house, but the gases produced needs a place to go and that is precisely the function of your roof vent pipes. Without the pipes you would be inundated with foul odors inside your home.

To locate the leak, you need to climb up into your attic and locate the PVC pipe that goes through your roof. Be careful not to step between the ceiling joists or you may fall through the ceiling. You will have to pull the insulation carefully away from the pipe where it penetrates the roof. If you see daylight you know you have a problem. That’s where water can come through. If the roof decking is rotted, you will need to have it replaced. Hopefully you can locate the problem before it gets that bad. If you think it’s going to rain again before your roofing repair contractor gets to you, tie a towel around the vent pipe to soak up the water before it reaches your ceiling. Most good contractors can be there on the same day you call. One of the most common issues is a cracked boot around your vent pipe. The boot is the rubber cover that hugs the pipe and keeps it watertight. Exposure to the elements causes it to shrink and crack over time. Replacing it is a standard procedure.

 

You could also have the rubber boot replaced with other flashing solutions such as lead pipe flashing that are not nearly as susceptible to the weather as rubber. Your roofing contractor can advise you on the latest technology in repairing roof vent pipe leaks. The important point is to have it handled before it becomes more costly.

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Air Vent 53859 Automatic Power Attic Roof Ventilator

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How To Make Your Roof Survive The Winter

Winter months take a toll on your roof. If your roof is not in shipshape condition, it can put you to a lot of time waste and expense on account of significant damage that needs to be urgently remedied. It is therefore, advisable that you take steps necessary to ‘tone up’ your roof condition while the weather is good for making roof repairs before the arrival of winter. It is rightly said, ‘A stitch in time saves nine’.

A leaking roof is one of the biggest problems. The most common sources of leaks can be cracks and damage to the flashing around vents and chimneys. Other potential reasons can be missing and worn out shingles or condensation as a result of inadequate ventilation in the attic.

A pointer that your roof system needs a leak repair is the presence of ceiling spots. Visual inspection from a vantagepoint allowing you to externally check your roof can reveal missing or cracked damaged shingles. These should be replaced at once to avoid structural damage to the roof deck and the home interior. If a crack in the flashing is diagnosed, the flashing needs to be replaced or can be repaired if the damage is small.

If shingles appear curled or buckled, the problem is probably on account of aged shingles or damage to the felt underlayment under the shingles. Underlayment is a weather protection layer in the roof and its damage can lead to accumulation of moisture; the ultimate enemy of all roofing systems. Underlayment is now available in self-adhering rolls that are applied directly on the roof deck or can be laid as a layer on top of the existing underlayment. Damaged shingles should be replaced and underlayment though costly must be replaced, must be changed, if required. If shingles appear blistered, it is usually because they were applied on a wet deck or due to inadequate roofing ventilation. Proper roof ventilation allows natural flow of hot air upward out of the attic and keeps the attic cool and dry.

In winter, the prime cause for concern is the moisture build up in the attic. Despite the vapor barrier in the floor of the attic, unwanted moisture seeps into the attic with the air leaking through ceiling light fixtures, access panels, fold down attic stairways, bathroom exhaust fans etc. The cold outside of the roof makes moisture condense on the framing members and inside the roof deck and supports growth of mold, mildew and rot. This seriously affects roof deck strength and longevity. Inadequate attic ventilation can also make ice dams form on the shingles. Water accumulation behind icedams can seep into the attic/house through the shingles. It is therefore absolutely essential to ensure proper attic ventilation.

If there is inadequate attic ventilation, you may get a ridge vent (if your roofing system does not have one) installed to improve ventilation. Alternatively, a gable vent in the sidewall of the attic can be installed depending on the construction of your roofing system.

Another solution is to have a powered ventilator installed. Improved ventilation will prevent moisture condensation that can severely damage the roof.

If you face roofing problems it is best to secure the services of a qualified roofing contractor for fixing things up. Roofing work is expensive but it will be worth the expenditure in the long run, and to make sure your roof survive the winter.

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Solar Panel Ventilator Vent Fan for House, Home, Roof, Shed, Boat – Mounts on Roofing, Fiberglass, Wood, Metal, Glass almost any type of Surface

This solar ventilator removes hot humid air from roof spaces much more efficiantly than normal wind turbines

Simple instructions show you how to cut a 3 inch hole or drill a pattern of small holes in your structure. The solar vent comes with a mounting base plate for the outside and a vent grill plate for the inside

Specs:

Voltage Voc: 2V

Current Isc: upto 400mA

Inside grill size; 6×6

Outside mounting plate; 6×6

Fan unit; 5 1/2 in.

Built in solar panel; 4 1/2 in.

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Cool Attic CX1000AM Power Attic Roof Mount Ventilator with 2.6-Amp 60-Hz Motor and Steel Flange, Galvanized Steel Dome

From the Manufacturer

This Cool Attic is a 1080 CFM Power Attic Roof Mount Ventilator with 2.6 amp Motor and steel Flange. It comes with a galvanized steel dome with a mill finish. It has an adjustable automatic thermostat. It works best for attics up to 1,600 square feet. It prolongs the life of composite roof shingles with lower summer attic temperatures.

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Roof and Attic Ventilation

Roof / Attic Ventilation

Why Do You Need Proper Ventilation?

Roofs and attic spaces have two major enemies in all homes: heat build-up and moisture accumulation. Left unchecked these forces can cause a premature deterioration of the roof structure and materials as well as damaging insulation and increasing energy cost. The only defense is proper attic ventilation.

Balanced Ridge Vent and Soffit Vent

An effective well balanced roof ventilation system allows air to move in a pattern that results in a uniformly cool attic space prolonging roof life and increasing living comfort.

Shingle Vent II

There are Two Important Keys to Shingle Vent II Performance:

1. External baffle: Shingle Vent’s special baffle deflects wind – even the slightest breeze – up and over the vent, creating an area of negative pressure. This negative pressure actually pulls stale air from your attic, while deflecting rain and snow.

2. Patented, internal weather filter: The patented weather filter acts as an added barrier from wind-driven rain, snow, dust and insect infiltration.

These essential features are exclusive to Air Vent for proven performance and set them apart from the competition.

Here’s How Shingle Vent II Works:

1. External Baffle: deflects wind to create negative pressure over the vent, pumping warm, moist air from the attic.

2. Patented Air Vent Weather Filter: helps provide a barrier from weather, dust and insects.

3. End Plugs: fit snugly into the ends of the vent, helping to protect attic from weather damage.

4. Shingle-over Design: matching roof shingles are placed over the ridge vent, making Shingle Vent II almost undetectable on your roof.

Cool Attic CX1000AM Power Attic Roof Mount Ventilator with 4.5-Amp 60-Hz Motor and 14-Inch Blade

From the Manufacturer

This Cool Attic is a 1600 CFM Power Attic Roof Mount Ventilator with 4.5 amp Motor and steel Flange. It has an adjustable automatic thermostat. It works best for attics up to 2,400 square feet. It prolongs the life of composite roof shingles with lower summer attic temperatures.

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