Pipe Jacks That Go Into The Attic

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Pipe jacks that go into the attic.

Our strong steel design provides maximum leak protection with a press sealed built in roof flashing. Oatey 1 1 2 in to 3 in x 15 in plastic vent and pipe flashing. The vent stack is the pipe leading to the main roof vent. Slip the jack under the roof shingles at its upper half.

Roof jacks are used to receive and cover venting duct pipe from kitchen and bath fans and for attic ventilation. Squirrels can damage the jacks by chewing on the soft lead covering to sharpen their teeth. Without proper venting flowing water creates negative pressure. You may need to cut some roofing shingles back.

To anchor the jack lift up some shingles and drive roofing nails. Gibraltar building products 1 4 in. There are pipe boots installed on plumbing vent pipes that penetrate through roofs. Poke the vent pipe up through the rubber flange.

Roof jacks fit over plumbing vent pipes that protrude through the roof to keep them from leaking. This is true whether the roof is sloped or flat but the type of pipe boot depends on the type of roof. It also allows fresh air into the plumbing system to help water flow smoothly through the drain pipes however no water runs through the plumbing vent pipe. The lower half of the jack rests on top of shingles.

If any nails are not covered by shingles cover the heads with roofing cement. Venting is required in a plumbing drain system to maintain atmospheric pressure in the pipes. Aluminum base vent pipe flashing with adjustable rubber collar in black. Rather than rip out my interior to put new pex pipes in i ran two 3 4 inch pex risers up inside my chimney chase from the basement all the way to the attic.

Tying in to a plumbing vent stack. It is a vertical pipe attached to a drain line and runs through the roof of your home. There is also the possibility that the vent pipe can become clogged by leaves debris animals ice or snow allowing for the possibility of gases and odors to enter your building. Vent caps provide protection from rain snow and debris.

No matter the type is a pipe boot becomes weathered or damaged a roof leak can occur.