How To Replace A Roof Vent Collar

Make sure the inside of the lead collar fits inside the pipe then tighten the pipe clamp.

How to replace a roof vent collar.

Step 3 fit collar to pipe. The rain and repair collar is going to be placed over top of the existing boot. Using a sawzall cut any roofing nails in the area of the lower mounting plate flush with the sheathing. Next use a reciprocating saw with a rough in blade to cut the out the marked template.

Cut through the sealant covering the seam between the vent pipe and its storm collar with a utility knife. Starting at the lower half of the vent pipe i stretch a 5 in. Works for any size pipe. See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to.

Dependable construction has been providing residential commercial assist with water fire mold and smoke restoration plus storm damage restoration. Make sure that you select a collar in the correct size. Set the top part of the vent on the pipe. Wide piece of tape over the rubber collar and onto the aluminum flashing making sure to press the tape into all the contours for a good seal.

It s an stretchable uncured epdm membrane with a butyl adhesive backing and rated for full exposure to uv light. Put one nail in the bottom edge with a dab of caulk under it to seal the hole. Finally replace the shingles photo 3. This will make sure that the fit is snug and that the collar creates a water tight environment.

This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to create a watertight seal around a vent pipe. Video turorial on how to change out a plumbing vent boot. After selecting an area to install from inside the building square the template between the roof rafters and outline with a marker.