They re those pipes sticking up out of the roof that run through the attic and through the rest of the house.
Pipe sticking out of roof.
No matter the type is a pipe boot becomes weathered or damaged a roof leak can occur.
All residential plumbing fixtures need to be protected by a plumbing vent.
There are pipe boots installed on plumbing vent pipes that penetrate through roofs.
When it comes to first time home buyers one of the least understood components of a home seems to be plumbing vents.
If you really can t stand the sight of these pipes sticking out of your house consider a dormant winter plant so that it does not get harmed by the furnace exhaust.
This is true whether the roof is sloped or flat but the type of pipe boot depends on the type of roof.
The lead flashing is the first picture.
They fit loosely usually thats why it seems like they aren t.
Without that vent and there s one connected to every drain in your house the water leaving your sinks showers and toilets would slow and hiccup and not have smooth operation.
It actually slips over the pvc pipe and then the lip of the flashing curls over the pvc pipe.