The plumbing pipe vent boots are the most vulnerable part of the roof system and the rubber seal type only last 6 to 8 years generally before they begin to crack and split allowing water to pass ...

The Kozy Kollar is a heavy-duty rubber vent that allows a PVC pipe to go up through it. It will work on a 0 to 12-pitch roof, and it takes about an hour to install from start to finish.

Plumbing vent flashings are notorious spots for roof leaks. If you have a leak in the general area of a plumbing vent, check the condition of the vent flashing. Look for rust holes or gaps around ...

How to Unclog a Plumbing Vent. Safely, climb onto the roof and locate your plumbing vent; it's usually located above the bathroom. If the vent has a cap, you'll need to remove it.

Q. My 3-inch vent pipe for my house has been frosting up and plugging. I have never had this problem in the past. I know it had been subzero for a while. To me that is the worst time to have to go ...

I’ve been a master plumber since 1981 and, as crazy as this sounds, I love installing plumbing pipes of all types, including traditional black-iron piping for gas lines.

The standard size of a microwave exhaust vent opening is 10″ x 3 1/4″, but you’ll have to measure your old vent pipe diameter. LaurieJean’s was 7.5″ – a rather unusual size (usually ...

Q. We had a new bathroom vent fan installed a few months ago, a high end unit, and up until this cold weather started it had worked fine. Now there is water dripping down through the fan and the ...

The dryer vent duct is a direct open path from indoors to outdoors. If the vent cover does not seal well, it is just like leaving a window partially open. This drives up your utility bills year-round.

Have you ever noticed small water stains near the edge of your ceiling in certain areas and wondered how that can be? You just had your roof replaced a few years ago, and the contractor said it ...